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9780470189702

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

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    9780470189702

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    0470189703

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-10-06
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass

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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

Prefacep. vii
The Authorp. xi
Basic Information on ADHDp. 1
ADD, ADHD, AD/HD: What's the Difference?p. 1
Definitions and Descriptions of ADHDp. 2
Risk Factors Associated with ADHDp. 3
Behavioral Characteristics of ADHDp. 5
ADHD and the Executive Functionsp. 11
What We Do and Do Not Yet Know About ADHDp. 13
ADHD and Coexisting Conditions and Disordersp. 17
Possible Causes of ADHDp. 19
ADHD Look-Alikesp. 22
Girls with ADHDp. 24
Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHDp. 25
Multimodal Treatment for ADHDp. 33
Medication Treatment for ADHDp. 39
Behavioral Treatment and Management of ADHDp. 44
What Teachers and Parents Need to Know About Medicationp. 52
The Impact of ADHD on the Familyp. 55
The Impact of ADHD on School Successp. 57
Critical Elements for School Successp. 59
Positive Traits Common in Many Children and Adults with ADHDp. 60
Educational Rights for Students with ADHDp. 60
Checklists for Parentsp. 67
What Children and Teens with ADHD Need from Parentsp. 67
Positive and Effective Disciplinep. 69
Preventing Behavior Problems at Homep. 73
Preventing Behavior Problems Outside the Homep. 75
Coping and Dealing with Your Child's Challenging Behaviorsp. 77
Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for Homep. 80
Following Directions and Increasing Compliance: Tips for Parentsp. 83
Environmental Modifications at Homep. 85
What Parents Can Do to Help with Organizationp. 87
What Parents Can Do to Help with Time Managementp. 91
Homework Tips for Parentsp. 94
Parenting Your Child with ADHD: Recommended Do's and Don'tsp. 99
Supports and Training Parents Needp. 101
Building a Positive Relationship with the Schoolp. 103
Advocacy Tips for Parentsp. 105
Planning Ahead for the Next School Yearp. 108
Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Recommendations for Parentsp. 110
Checklists for Teachersp. 113
Proactive Classroom Managementp. 113
Preventing Behavior Problems During Transitions and Challenging Times of the School Dayp. 120
Tips for Giving Directions and Increasing Student Compliancep. 124
Managing Challenging Behaviorp. 125
Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for Schoolp. 130
Environmental Supports and Accommodations in the Classroomp. 132
Getting and Focusing Students' Attentionp. 136
Maintaining Students' Attention and Participationp. 139
Keeping Students on Task During Seat Workp. 144
Strategies for Inattentive, Distractible Studentsp. 146
Communicating with Parents: Tips for Teachersp. 149
Homework Tips for Teachersp. 151
What Teachers Can Do to Help with Organizationp. 154
What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Managementp. 159
Adaptations and Modifications of Assignmentsp. 163
Adaptations and Modifications of Materialsp. 165
Testing Adaptations and Supportsp. 169
If You Suspect a Student Has ADHDp. 172
Academic Strategies for Home and Schoolp. 177
Common Reading Difficultiesp. 177
Reading Strategies and Interventionsp. 179
Math Difficulties Related to ADHD and Learning Disabilitiesp. 189
Math Strategies and Interventionsp. 192
Why Writing Is a Strugglep. 196
Strategies to Help with Prewriting: Planning and Organizingp. 199
Strategies for Composition and Written Expressionp. 203
Strategies for Revising and Editingp. 207
Multisensory Spelling Strategiesp. 210
Improving Handwriting and the Legibility of Written Workp. 214
Strategies for Bypassing and Accommodating Writing Difficultiesp. 217
Other Important Checklists for Parents and Teachersp. 221
The Team Approachp. 221
Memory Strategies and Accommodationsp. 223
Relaxation Strategies, Visualization, Exercise, and Morep. 227
ADHD and Social Skills Interventionsp. 232
ADHD in Young Childrenp. 237
ADHD in Adolescentsp. 242
Web Resources to Understand and Support Children with ADHD and Related Disordersp. 246
Books and Other Resources by Sandra Riefp. 249
Indexp. 251
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