ADD / ADHD Behavior-Change Resource Kit

Author: Grad L. Flick
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 9780876281444
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
For teachers, counselors and parents, this comprehensive new resource is filled with up-to-date information and practical strategies to help kids with attention deficits learn to control and change their own behaviors and build the academic, social, and personal skills necessary for success in school and in life. The Kit first explains ADD/ADHD behavior, its biological bases and basic characteristics and describes procedures used for diagnosis and various treatment options. It then details a proven set of training exercises and programs in which teachers, counselors and parents work together to monitor and manage the child's behavior to achieve the desired results.

The Special Educator's Survival Guide

Author: Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118429052
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Written for educators who work with special children and teens, this second edition of a best-selling classic offers a practical guide to every facet of the special education teacher’s job, from teaching in a self-contained classroom or resource room to serving on a multidisciplinary team. This easy-to-follow format, takes you step by step through the various stages required to understand the referral process, parent intakes and conferences, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, remediation, placement, individual education plans, classroom management, medication, educational law, and more.

The ADD & ADHD Answer Book

Author: Susan Ashley
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402231652
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed. What can I do to help my child now? What are the symptoms of ADD? What questions will the doctor ask me about my child? Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education? Should I medicate my child? ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting. The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation. Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.

Managing ADHD in the K-8 Classroom

Author: Grad L. Flick
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452271178
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
"Another powerful resource by Flick, filled with a wealth of up-to-date and research-based information about ADHD, effective strategies and interventions for managing the disorder, and expert guidance to enable students with ADHD to achieve success." —Sandra Rief, Educational Consultant Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD "Flick′s methods on removing inappropriate behaviors were invaluable during my student teaching experience. The performance of my eighth-grade students with an ADHD IEP plan showed a marked improvement." —Edwin Thompson, English Language Arts Teacher "By following Flick′s practical recommendations, teachers will be able to systematically employ behavioral strategies to effectively improve classroom behavior and attention, increase academic performance, and positively impact the self-esteem of students in their class." —Harvey C. Parker, Clinical Psychologist Author of The ADHD Handbook for Schools Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies! To help teachers gain a better understanding of ADHD, licensed clinical psychologist Grad L. Flick provides clear-cut behavioral intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific issues related to ADHD. Managing ADHD in the K–8 Classroom offers the latest research-based information about characteristics, assessment, and behaviors associated with ADHD, and provides appropriate options for responding to children′s challenging behavior. This valuable resource features case studies, checklists, graphs, and specific strategies that help general and special education teachers: Make accommodations in the classroom Promote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior Deal with children′s impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, difficulty following directions, and other problem behaviors related to ADHD Use relaxation and stress management techniques that strengthen teachers′ ability to handle behavioral challenges Use these effective classroom management strategies to prevent disruptions and help your students with ADHD focus on learning!

When Your Child Has . . . ADD/ADHD

Author: Rebecca Rutledge
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440515468
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
ADD/ADHD is a complex disorder but getting the clear, concise information you need to help your child doesn't have to be a challenge. Written by the expert doctor team of clinical psychologist Rebecca Rutledge and pediatrician Vincent Ianelli, When Your Child Has . . . ADD/ADHD gives you the latest information and research in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner. This important guide will help you: Determine the differences between ADD and ADHD Find the right doctor and get the right diagnosis Help your child focus with and without medication Deal with emotional struggles and discipline With When Your Child Has . . . ADD/ADHD,, you'll get the explanations, advice, and answers you need to understand, nurture, and-most importantly-help your child. Rebecca Rutledge, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in Memphis, TN. She has a private practice in which she treats both children and adults with ADD/ADHD. Interestingly, she too has ADD. Her emphasis with her patients is that ADD/ADHD is not a death sentence-it can be treated and managed such that the strengths of an individual with ADD/ADHD can come shining through. Vincent Iannelli, M.D. is the author of The Everything Father's First Year Book. A board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he is also an associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. After completing his residency at the Children's Hospital in Dallas, Dr. Iannelli opened his private practice. He has nine years of clinical experience taking care of kids with common childhood illnesses. Dr. Iannelli lives in Hearth, TX.

Ferguson Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities, Third Edition, 2-Volume Set

Author: Facts On File, Incorporated
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110472
Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 815

Book Description
Each two-volume book contains four major sections: . - Introduction and Overview: Provides forewords by notables in the field and an outline of the book. - Essays: Features eight to 10 essays on topics such as workplace issues, financial aid, diversity, and more. - Directory: Contains descriptions and contact information for hundreds of organizations, schools, and associations, arranged by topic. - Further Resources/Indexes: Includes glossaries, appendixes, further reading, and indexes

Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD

Author: Peter S. Jensen
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1462512399
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
There’s lots of help out there for kids with ADHD, but getting it isn’t always easy. Where can you turn when you’ve mastered the basics and “doing everything right” isn’t enough--the insurer denies your claims, parent-teacher meetings get tense, or those motivating star charts no longer encourage good behavior? Dr. Peter Jensen has spent years generating ways to make the healthcare and education systems work--as the father of a son with ADHD and as a scientific expert and dedicated parent advocate. No one knows more about managing the complexities of the disorder and the daily hurdles it raises. Now Dr. Jensen pools his own experiences with those of over 80 other parents to help you troubleshoot the system without reinventing the wheel. From breaking through bureaucratic bottlenecks at school to advocating for your child’s healthcare needs, this straightforward, compassionate guide is exactly the resource you’ve been looking for.

Different Brains, Different Learners

Author: Eric Jensen
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1412965012
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
Updated throughout and packed with powerful tools and strategies to help learners improve brain function, this full-colour guide presents a concise outline for identifying prevalent impairments such as oppositional disorder, learned helplessness, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.

The LCP Solution

Author: B. Jacqueline Stordy, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345446879
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
This important new book documents a major breakthrough in the treatment of the three most widespread learning disabilities--ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia ("clumsy child syndrome"). Although these conditions have reached epidemic proportions, treatment has been limited to ineffective behavioral therapies or the controversial prescription drug Ritalin. Now Dr. B. Jacqueline Stordy, a leading researcher in the field, reveals a stunning new treatment based on a simple nutritional supplement: LCP (long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids). The LCP Solution is the first book to describe this new natural treatment and to explain how children (and adults) can incorporate it into their daily lives. As a member of a family with a long history of dyslexia, Dr. Stordy discovered in a pioneering experiment that dyslexic and dyspraxic children who began taking a dietary supplement consisting of LCP experienced dramatic transformations in the quality of their lives. At the same time, parallel studies conducted at Purdue University came up with similar results with children who had ADHD. The effect of this dietary supplement was nothing short of revolutionary: after only a few weeks, dyslexic and ADHD children became calmer, more focused, easier to teach, while dyspraxics improved significantly in dexterity and balance, showing markedly less anxiety. In The LCP Solution, Dr. Stordy documents how this life-changing treatment came about and explains step-by-step how sufferers of each of the three major conditions can use it to change their lives at home, at school, and at work. Illuminating, vividly presented, and authoritative in its findings, this book will revolutionize our approach to learning disabilities. LCPs are natural, simple to use, and amazing in their benefits. If you or someone you love suffers from a learning disability, this book is essential reading.

The ADHD Book

Author: Beth Ann Hill
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781583332337
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Many experts say that, conservatively, well over six million children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. With the mounting pressure placed on parents to pursue a diagnosis and medicate hyperactive children, the urgency of life-changing decisions can weigh heavily on the whole family. Conflicting advice bombards parents from all sides-often leaving families more confused and anxious than before. The AD/HD Book seeks to quell fears and rationally addresses nearly one hundred common questions and concerns to help parents make sense of the information chaos. Beth Ann Hill, herself a mother and educator of AD/HD children, clearly explains the basics of AD/HD and lays out its complexities. She logically takes parents from symptoms, diagnoses and tests, medication, a treatment strategy designed to combine medical treatment, and special parenting techniques to break through problem behaviors. Whether readers browse through the question-and-answer format or read from start to finish, they will come to: - understand the biological causes of AD/HD - get the facts on prescription drugs - cope with AD/HD's emotional impact on family and friends - find comfort in real-life examples of challenges and their solutions With the help of pediatric AD/HD specialist Dr. James Van Haren, Hill also develops unique strategies for teaching social and coping skills to children-and for having fun in the process. She includes worksheets, charts, daily planners, and more to help kids grow into adulthood with the tools to lead successful and productive lives.