The Energetic Brain Understanding and Managing ADHD

by Reynolds, Cecil R.; Vannest, Kimberly J.; Harrison, Judith R.; Shaywitz, Sally E.

• ISBN13: 9780470615164
• ISBN10: 0470615168
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

How to get past the myths, tap into the creativity of the ADHD mind, and thriveADHD affects millions of people some 3 to 5% of the general population. Written by a neuroscientist who has studied ADHD, a clinician who has diagnosed and treated it for 30 years, and a special educator who deals with it daily, The Truth About ADHD melds perspectives from the latest in neuroscience and classroom teaching to offer a truly comprehensive view of ADHD. It distills the latest research findings to give readers an up-to-date understand of this learning difference and provides practical strategies for managing ADHD and thriving at school and at home, from childhood through adulthood. Debunks popular myths surrounding ADHD Covers how to manage ADHD with or without drugs, what parents can do to help, and how to thrive with ADHD throughout the lifespan Addresses how to work with students with ADHD and offers effective academic and behavioral interventionsThe Truth About ADHD provides a truly thorough view of ADHD, making it an invaluable guide for parents and teachers.

Author Biography

Cecil R. Reynolds, Ph.D., is emeritus professor of Educational Psychology at Texas AM University. Kimberly J. Vannest, Ph.D., is an associate professor in Educational Psychology and Special Education at Texas AM University. Judith R. Harrison, Ph.D., is a clinical research scientist at Ohio University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
About the Authors	p. xi
Foreword	p. xvii
Preface	p. xxv
Getting to Know AHAD
What Is AHAD?	p. 3
What AHAD Looks Like: Common Behaviors and Related Disorders	p. 27
How AHAD Affects Family and Friends	p. 51
Getting Help
Is It Really AHAD? Getting the Right Diagnosis	p. 77
How Medication Affects the AHAD Brain	p. 107
Nonmedical Interventions That Work	p. 141
Managing AHAD from Childhood Through Adulthood
Interventions That Strengthen Family Relationships: Strategies for Parents	p. 171
Helping Students with ADHD Succeed at School: Strategies for Teachers	p. 199
A Crash Course in Special Education and Section 504	p. 231
Practical Strategies for College and the Workplace	p. 271
Conclusion	p. 299
Appendixes
How Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Helps at School	p. 305
Glossary	p. 331
Notes	p. 369
Index	p. 387
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