The ADD / ADHD Checklist A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers

by Rief, Sandra F.

• ISBN13: 9780470189702
• ISBN10: 0470189703
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-06
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The bestselling guide, fully revised and updated, offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeedThe ADD/ADHD Checklist helps parents and teachers to better understand children and teenagers with attention problems and provide the kind of support and intervention that is crucial to kids' success. Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of topics, including what we do and don't know about ADHD, probable causes, critical elements for school success, the most commonly prescribed medications, what children with ADHD need at home, effective behavioral strategies, how to help kids stay organized, and advocating for an ADHD child. Sandra F. Rief, MA (San Diego, CA), is an award-winning educator and an internationally recognized authority on ADD/ADHD. She is the coauthor of How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD (978-0-7879-7295-0).

Author Biography

Sandra F. Rief, M.A., is an internationally known speaker, teacher trainer, educational consultant, and author or coauthor of several bestselling books including How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD and How to Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom. For more information, go to www.sandrarief.com.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Author	p. xi
Basic Information on ADHD	p. 1
ADD, ADHD, AD/HD: What's the Difference?	p. 1
Definitions and Descriptions of ADHD	p. 2
Risk Factors Associated with ADHD	p. 3
Behavioral Characteristics of ADHD	p. 5
ADHD and the Executive Functions	p. 11
What We Do and Do Not Yet Know About ADHD	p. 13
ADHD and Coexisting Conditions and Disorders	p. 17
Possible Causes of ADHD	p. 19
ADHD Look-Alikes	p. 22
Girls with ADHD	p. 24
Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD	p. 25
Multimodal Treatment for ADHD	p. 33
Medication Treatment for ADHD	p. 39
Behavioral Treatment and Management of ADHD	p. 44
What Teachers and Parents Need to Know About Medication	p. 52
The Impact of ADHD on the Family	p. 55
The Impact of ADHD on School Success	p. 57
Critical Elements for School Success	p. 59
Positive Traits Common in Many Children and Adults with ADHD	p. 60
Educational Rights for Students with ADHD	p. 60
Checklists for Parents	p. 67
What Children and Teens with ADHD Need from Parents	p. 67
Positive and Effective Discipline	p. 69
Preventing Behavior Problems at Home	p. 73
Preventing Behavior Problems Outside the Home	p. 75
Coping and Dealing with Your Child's Challenging Behaviors	p. 77
Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for Home	p. 80
Following Directions and Increasing Compliance: Tips for Parents	p. 83
Environmental Modifications at Home	p. 85
What Parents Can Do to Help with Organization	p. 87
What Parents Can Do to Help with Time Management	p. 91
Homework Tips for Parents	p. 94
Parenting Your Child with ADHD: Recommended Do's and Don'ts	p. 99
Supports and Training Parents Need	p. 101
Building a Positive Relationship with the School	p. 103
Advocacy Tips for Parents	p. 105
Planning Ahead for the Next School Year	p. 108
Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Recommendations for Parents	p. 110
Checklists for Teachers	p. 113
Proactive Classroom Management	p. 113
Preventing Behavior Problems During Transitions and Challenging Times of the School Day	p. 120
Tips for Giving Directions and Increasing Student Compliance	p. 124
Managing Challenging Behavior	p. 125
Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for School	p. 130
Environmental Supports and Accommodations in the Classroom	p. 132
Getting and Focusing Students' Attention	p. 136
Maintaining Students' Attention and Participation	p. 139
Keeping Students on Task During Seat Work	p. 144
Strategies for Inattentive, Distractible Students	p. 146
Communicating with Parents: Tips for Teachers	p. 149
Homework Tips for Teachers	p. 151
What Teachers Can Do to Help with Organization	p. 154
What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management	p. 159
Adaptations and Modifications of Assignments	p. 163
Adaptations and Modifications of Materials	p. 165
Testing Adaptations and Supports	p. 169
If You Suspect a Student Has ADHD	p. 172
Academic Strategies for Home and School	p. 177
Common Reading Difficulties	p. 177
Reading Strategies and Interventions	p. 179
Math Difficulties Related to ADHD and Learning Disabilities	p. 189
Math Strategies and Interventions	p. 192
Why Writing Is a Struggle	p. 196
Strategies to Help with Prewriting: Planning and Organizing	p. 199
Strategies for Composition and Written Expression	p. 203
Strategies for Revising and Editing	p. 207
Multisensory Spelling Strategies	p. 210
Improving Handwriting and the Legibility of Written Work	p. 214
Strategies for Bypassing and Accommodating Writing Difficulties	p. 217
Other Important Checklists for Parents and Teachers	p. 221
The Team Approach	p. 221
Memory Strategies and Accommodations	p. 223
Relaxation Strategies, Visualization, Exercise, and More	p. 227
ADHD and Social Skills Interventions	p. 232
ADHD in Young Children	p. 237
ADHD in Adolescents	p. 242
Web Resources to Understand and Support Children with ADHD and Related Disorders	p. 246
Books and Other Resources by Sandra Rief	p. 249
Index	p. 251
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