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This fun and interactive workbook is aimed at actively engaging young people with ADHD and supporting them as they negotiate the pitfalls of growing-up, and the transition to secondary or high school. Each chapter focuses on a different key issue affecting children with ADHD around the time of school transition.
Written by one of the UK's leading experts in ADHD, O’Regan’s Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD is an invaluable resource offering practical and effective strategies for managing the difficult and often disruptive symptoms of ADHD in the classroom setting. Alongside the accessible and user-friendly resources that have made the first edition so valued, this second edition offers: A greater number of case studies addressing the key issues surrounding ADHD in education Up-to-date information and advice regarding medication and behavioural strategies Specific advice on recognising and managing ADHD in girls and adults Chapters in this book explore topics such as recognising and managing ADHD behaviour; working with parents of children with ADHD; whole school approaches to ADHD; and professional development for teachers and assistants. With accompanying assessment and management resources including the CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool), this is an essential tool for teachers, SENCOs, behavioural management staff and senior leaders.
This practical guide has tips, advice and support for teachers, teaching assistants and parents coping with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The author has many years' experience of working with and managing ADHD children and provides winning school-time strategies.
Dr. Russell Barkley, internationally respected expert on ADHD, draws on his 40 years of clinical work with thousands of students, teachers and schools to create a definitive resource for the most effective methods in overcoming impairments for children and teens with ADHD. Managing ADHD in Schools details more than 100 evidence-based recommendations to help teachers and clinicians increase the success of children and teens with ADHD. This manual goes beyond the "what" to explain "why" the problems are likely occurring, followed up with the most effective interventions. + Classroom strategies for managing ADHD + Reward systems for good behavior + Downloadable assessment guide and report cards + Proven discipline methods + Medications and how they work + Tips for teen management.
Full of intervention strategies, this resource helps teachers understand ADHD, make accommodations, promote appropriate behavior, and deal with impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, and more.
"Managing ADHD in School details more than 100 evidence-based recommendations to help teachers and clinician increase the success of children and teens with ADHD. This manual goes beyond the 'what' to explain the 'why' the problems are likely occurring, followed up with the most effective interventions." -- Back cover
Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies! This valuable resource helps teachers better understand ADHD and provides them with clear-cut intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific ADHD issues. Featuring case studies and the latest research-based information, the book offers specific strategies that help general and special education teachers: Make accommodations in the classroom Promote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior Apply techniques for dealing with children’s impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, and difficulty following directions Use relaxation and stress management techniques to cope with behavior challenges
The most up-to-date and comprehensive vital resource for educators seeking ADD/ADHD-supportive methods How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD, Third Edition is an essential guide for school personnel. Approximately 10 percent of school-aged children have ADD/ADHD—that is at least two students in every classroom. Without support and appropriate intervention, many of these students will suffer academically and socially, leaving them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understand and manage ADHD: utilizing educational methods, techniques, and accommodations to help children and teens sidestep their weaknesses and showcase their numerous strengths. This new 2016 edition has been completely updated with the latest information about ADHD, research-validated treatments, educational laws, executive function, and subject-specific strategies. It also includes powerful case studies, intervention plans, valuable resources, and a variety of management tools to improve the academic and behavioral performance of students from kindergarten through high-school. From learning and behavioral techniques to whole group and individualized interventions, this indispensable guide is a must-have resource for every classroom—providing expert tips and strategies on reaching kids with ADHD, getting through, and bringing out their best. Prevent behavioral problems in the classroom and other school settings Increase students' on-task behavior, work production, and academic performance Effectively manage challenging behaviors related to ADHD Improve executive function-related skills (organization, memory, time management) Apply specific research-based supports and interventions to enable school success Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, physicians, and agencies
Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies! This valuable resource helps teachers better understand ADHD and provides them with clear-cut intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific ADHD issues. Featuring case studies and the latest research-based information, the book offers specific strategies that help general and special education teachers: Make accommodations in the classroom Promote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior Apply techniques for dealing with children’s impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, and difficulty following directions Use relaxation and stress management techniques to cope with behavior challenges
