How to reach & teach children & teens with ADD/ADHD / Sandra F. Rief.
Rief, Sandra F., author.
2016
LC4713.4 .R54 2016eb
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Title How to reach & teach children & teens with ADD/ADHD / Sandra F. Rief.
Author Rief, Sandra F., author.
Edition Third edition.
ISBN 9781118937792 (electronic book)
9781118937785
Published San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, 2016.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (507 pages).
Call Number LC4713.4 .R54 2016eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 371.94
Summary "The most up-to-date and comprehensive vital resource for educators seeking ADD/ADHD-supportive methods How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD, Third Edition is an essential guide for school personnel. Approximately 10 percent of school-aged children have ADD/ADHD--that is at least two students in every classroom. Without support and appropriate intervention, many of these students will suffer academically and socially, leaving them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understand and manage ADHD: utilizing educational methods, techniques, and accommodations to help children and teens sidestep their weaknesses and showcase their numerous strengths. This new 2016 edition has been completely updated with the latest information about ADHD, research-validated treatments, educational laws, executive function, and subject-specific strategies. It also includes powerful case studies, intervention plans, valuable resources, and a variety of management tools to improve the academic and behavioral performance of students from kindergarten through high-school. From learning and behavioral techniques to whole group and individualized interventions, this indispensable guide is a must-have resource for every classroom--providing expert tips and strategies on reaching kids with ADHD, getting through, and bringing out their best. Prevent behavioral problems in the classroom and other school settings Increase students' on-task behavior, work production, and academic performance Effectively manage challenging behaviors related to ADHD Improve executive function-related skills (organization, memory, time management) Apply specific research-based supports and interventions to enable school success Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, physicians, and agencies"-- Provided by publisher.
"This book serves as a comprehensive guide for school personnel trying to make a positive difference in the lives of children who have been diagnosed as ADD/ ADHD. It supplies teachers, special education teachers, counselors, administrators, psychologists, and parents with information, techniques, and strategies that will help these students succeed. The book addresses the specific needs of students with ADD/ ADHD, but the strategies are appropriate and recommended for all students who appear to have attention problems, learning disabilities, or are underachieving for any reason, including gifted children. This third edition includes enhanced content in the following areas: medications, case studies, executive function, subject-specific strategies, model programs, and references, among others. For easy use, this resource is organized into thirty sections that provide comprehensive, practical guidance on such topics as: - Preventing behavioral problems in a classroom - Learning styles: elements and interventions - Cooperative learning techniques - Up-to-date educational law information - Techniques for relaxation and visualization - Challenges and specific interventions for students of all ages - Tips on communicating effectively with parents, physicians, and agencies"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Series Jossey-Bass teacher.
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Understanding ADHD
ADHD and executive function impairment
Making the diagnosis : a comprehensive evaluation for ADHD
Multimodal treatment for ADHD
Medication treatment and management
Behavioral therapy for managing ADHD
Critical factors in the success of students with ADHD
ADHD in preschool and kindergarten
ADHD in middle school and high school
Proactive classroom management
Preventing behavior problems during transitions and less structured times
Class (group) behavior management and incentive systems
Individualized behavior supports and intervention
Strategies to increase listening, following directions, and compliance
Managing challenging behavior : strategies for teachers and parents
School-based social skills interventions
Attention! Strategies for engaging, maintaining, and regulating students' attention
Research-based instructional approaches and interventions
Organization and time management
The homework challenge : strategies and tips for parents and teachers
Learning strategies and study skills
Memory strategies and supports
Common reading and writing difficulties
Decoding fluency, and vocabulary
Reading comprehension
Writing : strategies, supports, and accommodations
Spelling and handwriting
Mathematics
A parent's story...what every teacher, clinician, and parent of a child with ADHD needs to hear
Student case studies and interventions
Teaming for success : communication, collaboration, and mutual support
The role of the school's multidisciplinary team
School documentation and communication with medical providers and others
Federal laws and educational rights of students with ADHD
Appendix: Forms.

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