The ADD/ADHD checklist: a practical reference for parents and teachers

INDICE: SECTION 1: BASIC INFORMATION ON ADD/ADHD. 1 1.ADD, ADHD, AD/HDWhatsthe Difference? 1 2.Definitions t Yet Know About ADHD. 1 7.ADHD and Co existing Conditions/Disorders. 1 8.What May be the Causes of ADHD. 1 9.ADHD "Look Alikes". 1 10.Girls with ADHD. 1 11.Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD. 1 12.Multimodal Treatment for ADHD. 1 13.Medication Treatment for ADHD. 1 14.Behavioral Treatment and Management of ADHD. 1 15.If a Child/Teen is Taking Medication: What Teachers and Parents Need to Know. 1 16.The Impact of ADHD on the Family. 1 17.The Impact of ADHD on School Success. 1 18.Critical Elements for School Success. 1 19.Positive Traits Common in Many Kids s Challenging Behaviors. 2 6.Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for Home. 2 7.Following Directions s and Donts. 2 13.Supports and Training Parents Need. 2 14.Building a Positive Relationship with the School. 2 15.Advocacy Tips for Parents. 2 16.Planning Ahead for Next School Year. 2 17.Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Recommendations for Parents. SECTION 3: CHECKLISTS FOR TEACHERS. 3 1.Proactive Classroom Management. 3 2.Preventing Behavior Problems During Transitions and "Challenging Times" of the School Day. 3 3.Tips for Giving Directions and Increasing Student Compliance. 3 4.Dealing with Impulsive, Hyperactive, and Other Challenging Behaviors at School. 3 5.Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for Schools. 3 6.Environmental Supports and Accommodations in the Classroom. 3 7.Getting and Focusing Students Attention. 3 8.Maintaining Students? Attention andParticipation. 3 9.Keeping Students On Task During Seatwork. 3 10.Strategies for Inattentive, Distractible Students. 3 11.Communicating with Parents: Tips for Teachers. 3 12.Homework Tips for Teachers. 3 13.What Teachers Can Do to Help with Organization. 3 14.What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management. 3 15.Adaptations and Modifications of Assignments. 3 16.Adaptations and Modifications of Materials. 3 17.Testing Adaptations and Supports. 3 18.If You Suspect Your Student has ADHD. SECTION 4: ACADEMIC STRATEGIES FOR HOME AND SCHOOL. 4 1.Common Reading Difficulties. 4 2.Reading Strategies and Interventions. 4 3.Math Difficulties Related to ADHD and/or LD. 4 4.Math Strategies and Interventions. 4 5.Why Writing is a Struggle. 4 6.Strategies to Help with Prewriting: Planning & Organizing. 4 7.Strategies for Composition & Written Expression. 4 8.Strategies for Revising and Editing. 4 9.Multisensory Spelling Strategies. 410.Improving Handwriting & Legibility of Written Work. 4 11.Strategies for Bypassing and Accommodating Writing Difficulties. SECTION 5: OTHER IMPORTANT CHECKLISTS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS. 5 1.The Necessity of a Team Approach. 5 2.Memory Strategies and Accommodations. 5 3.Relaxation Strategies, Visualization, Exercise, & More. 5 4.ADHD & Social Skills Interventions . 5 5.ADHD in the Young Child. 5 6.ADHD in Adolescents. 5 7.Educational Rights for Students with ADHD. 5 8.Web Resources to Understand & Support Children with ADHD & Related Disorders. 5 9.Books and Other Resources by Sandra Rief. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-18970-2
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 272
• Fecha Publicación: 17/10/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés