Adhd Book of Lists - A Practical Guide for Helping Children Teens With Attention Deficit

Informationen zum Autor SANDRA F. RIEF, MA, is a leading speaker, author, and consultant on meeting the needs of children with learning, attention, and behavioral challenges. She is the author of the bestseller How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD, as well as The ADD/ADHD Checklist and several others. Sandra is an award-winning educator who has worked with numerous schools in their efforts to provide struggling students with effective interventions and has trained thousands of teachers in the U.S. and abroad on best practices for helping students with ADHD. Klappentext Praise for The ADHD BOOK OF LISTS, SECOND EDITION > ?Sam Goldstein, PhD, ABPdN, editor-in-chief, Journal of Attention Disorders and co-editor in chief, Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development > ?Silvia L. DeRuvo, MA, special education specialist, WestEd Learning Innovations; author, Teaching Adolescents with ADHD and The Essential Guide to RTI " The ADHD Book of Lists stands out as a comprehensive and easy-to-read compendium of information and practical strategies. In this book you will find important tidbits from the latest research, reviews of tried-and-true techniques, and creative new strategies to try out immediately." ?Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD, clinical child psychologist; co-author, Late, Lost and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Executive Functioning and Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators " The ADHD Book of Lists is necessary reading and a vital tool for anyone trying to understand ADHD and how to successfully manage it." ?Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD, assistant clinical professor, UCLA Semel Institute; author, The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults > ?Mark L. Wolraich, MD, Shaun Walters Professor of Pediatrics and Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professor, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OU Child Study Center " The ADHD Book of Lists, first published by Sandra Rief ten years ago, has been an incredible resource to parents of ADHD children, physicians, mental health providers, and particularly educators. It includes a great overview of the many aspects of ADHD, and how ADHD impacts behavior, learning, and maturation into adulthood." ?Harlan R. Gephart, MD, clinical professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle Zusammenfassung Practical ADHD management techniques for parents and teachers The ADHD Book of Lists is a comprehensive guide to ADHD/ADD, providing the answers parents, teachers, and other caregivers seek in a convenient list format. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv About This Book xvii A Note from the Author xix Section 1 Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating ADHD 1.1 ADHD: Definitions and Descriptions 3 1.2 ADHD and the "Executive Functions" 6 1.3 The Official Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD (DSM-5) 15 1.4 What Is Currently Known and Unknown about ADHD 18 1.5 Signs and Symptoms of ADHD 22 1.6 ADHD Statistics: Prevalence and Risk Factors 28 1.7 Causes of ADHD 32 1.8 ADHD and Coexisting Disorders 37 1.9 ADHD Look-Alikes 41 1.10 Positive Traits and Strengths 43 1.11 Developmental Course of ADHD across the Life Span 45 1.12 Girls with ADHD 52 1.13 ADHD and Its Effects on the Family 57 1.14 Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Tips for Parents 59 1.15 Diagnosing ADHD in Children and Teens 61 1.16 The School's Role and Responsibilities in the Diagnosis of ADHD 67 1.17 If You Suspect a Student Has ADHD: Recommendations for Teachers and Other School Personnel 69 1.18 School-Based Assessment for ADHD 71 1.19 Multimodal Trea...

List of contents

Acknowledgments xiii
 
About the Author xv
 
About This Book xvii
 
A Note from the Author xix
 
Section 1 Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating ADHD
 
1.1 ADHD: Definitions and Descriptions 3
 
1.2 ADHD and the "Executive Functions" 6
 
1.3 The Official Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD (DSM-5) 15
 
1.4 What Is Currently Known and Unknown about ADHD 18
 
1.5 Signs and Symptoms of ADHD 22
 
1.6 ADHD Statistics: Prevalence and Risk Factors 28
 
1.7 Causes of ADHD 32
 
1.8 ADHD and Coexisting Disorders 37
 
1.9 ADHD Look-Alikes 41
 
1.10 Positive Traits and Strengths 43
 
1.11 Developmental Course of ADHD across the Life Span 45
 
1.12 Girls with ADHD 52
 
1.13 ADHD and Its Effects on the Family 57
 
1.14 Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Tips for Parents 59
 
1.15 Diagnosing ADHD in Children and Teens 61
 
1.16 The School's Role and Responsibilities in the Diagnosis of ADHD 67
 
1.17 If You Suspect a Student Has ADHD: Recommendations for Teachers and Other School Personnel 69
 
1.18 School-Based Assessment for ADHD 71
 
1.19 Multimodal Treatment for ADHD 73
 
1.20 Medication Treatment for Managing ADHD 78
 
1.21 If a Child or Teen Is Taking Medication: Advice for School Staff and Parents 84
 
1.22 Behavior Therapy (Psychosocial Interventions) for Managing ADHD 88
 
1.23 Alternative and Complementary Treatments 94
 
Section 2 Minimizing and Managing Behavior Problems
 
2.1 Proactive Classroom Management 103
 
2.2 Proactive Parenting: Positive Discipline and Behavior-Management Strategies 110
 
2.3 Creating an ADHD-Friendly Environment 114
 
2.4 Tips for Giving Directions and Increasing Compliance 120
 
2.5 Target Behaviors for Students with ADHD 125
 
2.6 Preventing Behavior Problems Outside of the Home 131
 
2.7 Rewards and Positive Reinforcement for Home and School 133
 
2.8 Class (Group) Behavior Management Systems 139
 
2.9 Individualized Behavior Supports and Interventions 147
 
2.10 Preventing Behavior Problems During Transitions and "Challenging Times" of The School Day 158
 
2.11 Common Triggers to Misbehavior 162
 
2.12 Strategies for Attention, Focus, and On-Task Behaviors 164
 
2.13 Strategies for Impulsive and Hyperactive Behaviors 169
 
2.14 Tough Kids: Coping and Dealing with Challenging Behaviors 174
 
2.15 Managing Student Anger, Frustration, and Poor Emotional Regulation 179
 
2.16 Managing Your Child's Difficulty with Emotional Control 183
 
2.17 ADHD and Social Skills Interventions 186
 
Section 3 Instructional Strategies, Accommodations, and Supports
 
3.1 Adaptations, Accommodations, Modifications: What's the Difference? 195
 
3.2 Getting and Focusing Students' Attention 198
 
3.3 Maintaining Students' Attention and Participation 201
 
3.4 Keeping Students On Task during Seatwork 205
 
3.5 Adaptations of Assignments and Materials 207
 
3.6 Testing Adaptations and Supports 212
 
3.7 Accommodating Learning Style Differences and Sensory Needs 216
 
3.8 Research-Based Instructional Approaches and Intervention Resources 221
 
Section 4 Study Skills, Organization, and Other Executive Function Strategies
 
4.1 Working Memory Weaknesses and Supports 230
 
4.2 Strategies to Aid Memory 235
 
4.3 Metacognitive and Other Learning Strategies 240
 
4.4 ADHD: Difficulties with Organization, Time Management, and Homework 245
 
4.5 What Parents Can Do to Help with Organization 247<

Product details

• Authors: Sandra F Rief, Sandra F. Rief, Sandra F. (San Diego Rief, SF Rief
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.07.2015
• EAN: 9781118937754
• ISBN: 978-1-118-93775-4
• No. of pages: 528
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; ADHS, Education, Bildungswesen, Sonder- u. Förderschulen, Special Educational Needs