Full Description
Meeting a key need for teachers, this book provides practical, data-based tools for helping students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in the classroom. The authors combine instructional expertise with extensive knowledge about the nature and treatment of ADHD. Coverage includes ways to support students and teach them needed strategies in core areas: academic skills, behavior, self-regulation, and social skills. Step-by-step instructions and concrete examples help teachers implement effective interventions and accommodations. The book also offers crucial guidance for teaming with other school professionals and with parents.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. What Is ADHD? 3. Assessment of ADHD 4. ADHD in the Schools 5. School-Based Treatment for ADHD 6. Working with Parents 7. Medication 8. Functional Behavioral Assessment 9. Behavior Management 10. Academics and ADHD 11. Self-Regulation Strategies 12. Survival Skills
