Teacher's guide to ADHD

"Meeting a key need for teachers, this book provides practical, data-based tools for helping students with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in the classroom. The authors combine instructional expertise with extensive knowledge about the nature and treatment of ADHD. Cover...

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Main Author: Reid, Robert 1950-
Other Authors: Johnson, Joseph.
Format: Electronic
Language: English
Published: New York : Guilford Publications, 2012.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 274 pages).
Series: What works for special needs learners.
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Summary: "Meeting a key need for teachers, this book provides practical, data-based tools for helping students with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in the classroom. The authors combine instructional expertise with extensive knowledge about the nature and treatment of ADHD. Coverage includes ways to support students and teach them needed strategies in core areas: academic skills, behavior, self-regulation, and social skills. Step-by-step instructions and concrete examples help teachers implement effective interventions and accommodations. The book also offers crucial guidance for teaming with other school professionals and with parents"--provided by publisher.
Item Description: "Meeting a key need for teachers, this book provides practical, data-based tools for helping students with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in the classroom. The authors combine instructional expertise with extensive knowledge about the nature and treatment of ADHD. Coverage includes ways to support students and teach them needed strategies in core areas: academic skills, behavior, self-regulation, and social skills. Step-by-step instructions and concrete examples help teachers implement effective interventions and accommodations. The book also offers crucial guidance for teaming with other school professionals and with parents"--provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. What Is ADHD? -- Chapter 3. Assessment of ADHD -- Chapter 4. ADHD in the Schools -- Chapter 5. School-Based Treatment for ADHD -- Chapter 6. Working with Parents -- Chapter 7. Medication -- Chapter 8. Functional Behavioral Assessment -- Chapter 9. Behavior Management -- Chapter 10. Academics and ADHD -- Chapter 11. Self-Regulation Strategies -- Chapter 12. Survival Skills.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 274 pages).
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781462502448
146250244X