Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students With Adhd: With Evaluation Form

by McConnell, Kathleen; Ryser, Gail; Higgins, Judith

• ISBN13: 9780890798379
• ISBN10: 0890798370
• Edition: Spiral
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Pro Ed

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Use Basic Graphic Organizers	9	(5)
Use Story Review Graphic Organizers	14	(6)
Use Problem-Solver Graphic Organizers	20	(7)
Use Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers	27	(5)
Teach a Self-Check Strategy by Using a Mnemonic	32	(4)
Put Boundaries on Worksheets and Assignment Papers	36	(3)
Create a Self-Checklist	39	(4)
Provide a Finished Sample of the Assignment	43	(1)
Give Bonus Points, Tickets, or Other Rewards for Neatness	44	(3)
Use Random Checks To Monitor Attending	47	(3)
Provide Headphones or Earplugs	50	(1)
Use Nonverbal Cues	51	(3)
Find Readers for Students Who Learn Better by Listening	54	(2)
Use ``Picture This'' as a Reminder	56	(2)
Teach Students To Raise Their On-Task Awareness	58	(2)
Use Victim Cards	60	(3)
Establish Teacher Talk Time	63	(3)
Develop a Two-Way Agreement in the Form of a Contract	66	(2)
Teach Students To Be Bragging Buddies	68	(3)
Provide Homework Assignment Forms and Checksheets	71	(6)
Use a Variety of Questioning Techniques	77	(2)
Use a Visual Contracts	79	(3)
Teach Students To Organize Their Materials	82	(1)
Teach Students To Use Countoons	83	(2)
Provide Reminders Before Tests or When Projects Are Due	85	(3)
Give Your Students a Structured Format for Spelling and Vocabulary Work	88	(3)
Let Students Leave, But Make It Worthwhile To Stay	91	(2)
Use Peers to Double-Check and Edit	93	(3)
Teach Relaxation Techniques	96	(1)
Teach Visualization Techniques	97	(1)
Create a Quiet Corner	98	(2)
Provide Opportunities To Get Physical	100	(1)
Use a Structured Visual Warning System Along with a Behavior Book	101	(4)
Modify Distracters and Habitual Activities	105	(1)
Teach Students the ``Three Bs''	106	(2)
Audiotape the Class During Quiet Seatwork Time	108	(3)
Teach Students To Use a Nonverbal Signal System	111	(5)
Use a Point-and-Clap Routine During Direct Instruction	116	(1)
Use Simple Behavior Monitoring Forms	117	(5)
Use Positive Reinforcement	122