How to reach and teach children with ADD/ADHD : practical techniques, strategies, and interventions / Sandra F. Rief.
| Author/creator | Rief, Sandra F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, ©2005. |
| Description | xix, 439 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Jossey-Bass teacher Jossey-Bass teacher. ^A593149 |
| Contents | 1: Key information for understanding and managing ADHD -- Understanding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- Making the diagnosis: a comprehensive evaluation for ADHD -- Multimodal treatments for ADHD -- Medication treatment and management -- Do's and don'ts for teachers and parents -- Critical factors in the success of students with ADHD -- ADHD and social skills interventions -- ADHD in preschool and kindergarten -- ADHD in middle school and high school -- 2: Managing the challenge of ADHD behaviors -- Classroom management and positive discipline practices -- Preventing or minimizing behavior problems during transitions and less structured times -- Individualized behavior management, interventions, and supports -- Strategies to increase listening, following directions, and compliance -- Attention!! Strategies for engaging, maintaining, and regulating students' attention -- 3: Instructional and academic strategies and supports -- Reaching students through differentiated instruction -- Multisensory instruction -- Reaching students through their learning styles and multiple intelligences -- The advantages of cooperative learning for students with ADHD -- Organization, time management, and study skills -- Learning strategies and study skills -- Writing and reading challenges for students with ADHD -- Written language strategies, accommodations, and interventions: pre-planning/organizing, handwriting, assistive technology -- Strategies for building written expression and editing skills -- Reading strategies and interventions: building decoding skills, vocabulary, and fluency -- Reading comprehension strategies and interventions -- Mathematics: challenges and strategies -- 4: Personal stories and case studies -- A parent's story: what every teacher and clinician needs to hear -- Case studies and interventions (Adam and Vincent) -- 5: Collaborative efforts and school responsibilities in helping children with ADHD -- 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 -- Educational laws and rights of students with ADHD -- Innovative collaborative programs for helping children with ADHD -- 6: Additional supports and strategies -- Stress reduction, relaxation strategies, leisure activities, and exercise -- Music for relaxation, transitions, energizing, and visualization. |
| General note | "Grades K-12"--Cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2005276563 |
| ISBN | 0787972959 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC4713.4 .R54 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |