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Informationen zum Autor Sandra F. Rief, M.A., is an internationally known speaker, teacher trainer, educational consultant, and author or coauthor of several bestselling books including How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD and How to Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom . For more information, go to www.sandrarief.com. Klappentext The ADD/ADHD Checklist The "go to" reference for parents and teachers--fully revised and updated! Whether you are a parent of a child with attention problems or a classroom teacher, this book will help you better understand children and teenagers with ADD/ADHD and give you tools to help them succeed. Sandra Rief, an internationally known expert on ADD/ADHD, offers you the most current information available on the disorder and practical advice on a wide range of topics: General information about ADD/ADHD The most common treatments for ADD/ADHD Practical suggestions for managing ADD/ADHD at home Strategies to help kids with ADD/ADHD succeed at school Techniques and supports that teachers can use with all students in the classroom, including those with ADD/ADHD Helpful tips to boost memory, relaxation, and social skills in kids with ADD/ADHD The book follows a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format and is filled with valuable information and helpful advice. With the help of The ADD/ADHD Checklist, you can provide the interventions, appropriate strategies, encouragement, and support necessary to help children with attention problems succeed. Praise for The ADD/ADHD Checklist "One of the most comprehensive ADHD reference guides ever compiled . . . this book belongs in your ADHD resource library." --Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., co-publisher, ADDvance magazine and coauthor of Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention and Understanding Girls with AD/HD "This exceptional book has so many lists brimming with helpful tips, valuable insights, and useful strategies that it deserves to be on everyone's short list of great ADHD books!" --Dr. Andrew Adesman, chief, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Schneider Children's Hospital, New York "An extremely valuable and user-friendly guide for parents, teachers, and professionals to understand, treat, parent, and educate children with ADHD." --Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., co-author of Raising Resilient Children and Raising a Self-Disciplined Child Zusammenfassung The bestselling guide! fully revised and updated! offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeed The ADD/ADHD Checklist helps parents and teachers to better understand children and teenagers with attention problems and provide the kind of support and intervention that is crucial to kids' success. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface vii The Author xi Section One: Basic Information on ADHD 1 1.1 ADD, ADHD, AD/HD: What's the Difference? 1 1.2 Definitions and Descriptions of ADHD 2 1.3 Risk Factors Associated with ADHD 3 1.4 Behavioral Characteristics of ADHD 5 1.5 ADHD and the Executive Functions 11 1.6 What We Do and Do Not Yet Know About ADHD 13 1.7 ADHD and Coexisting Conditions and Disorders 17 1.8 Possible Causes of ADHD 19 1.9 ADHD Look-Alikes 22 1.10 Girls with ADHD 24 1.11 Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD 25 1.12 Multimodal Treatment for ADHD 33 1.13 Medication Treatment for ADHD 39 1.14 Behavioral Treatment and Management of ADHD 44 1.15 What Teachers and Parents Need to Know About Medication 52 1.16 The Impact of ADHD on the Family 55 1.17 The Impact of ADHD on School Success 57 1.18 Critical Elements for School Success 59 1.19 Positive Traits Common in Many Children and Adults with ADHD 60<...
