The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD
Published on 20. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8264-8375-1 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide gives you useful advice on: recognising ADHD and monitoring the medication; understanding the significance and implications of ADHD; successfully supporting children with ADHD; developing effective management strategies; and maximising the positive elements of ADHD. ADHD is too often seen only as a disability; however this book demonstrates the importance of recognising and developing the abilities of all children with ADHD. Each chapter ends with a quiz so you can test your knowledge. The book also contains case studies for you to reflect on and learn from.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
177 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-8375-1 (9780826483751)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kate Spohrer is a Behavioural Consultant, ADHD Family Coach and Trainer.
Content
Introduction; Chapter 1; -What is AD/HD? -Case studies; -Activity: Visualise a child; -The Diagnostic Criteria; -Activity: What do children with AD/HD look like?; -Intelligence; -Girls and AD/HD; -What AD/HD may look like in school; -Chapter 1 review - Quiz; Chapter 2; -Why you need to know about AD/HD; -Inclusion and AD/HD; -Meeting the needs - Maslow's Hierarchy of needs; -Activity: Needs audit; -Synonyms and mimics; -Chapter 2 review - Quiz; Chapter 3; -Causes of AD/HD; -AD/HD as a personality type with an evolutionary purpose; -What can be done for learning difficulties commonly found with; AD/HD children; -Working memory; -Handwriting; -Difficulty adhering to rules; -Diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder; -Chapter 3 review - Quiz; Chapter 4; -Diagnosis; -Medication; -Monitoring medication; -Multi modal support; -How important is the label?; -Chapter 4 review - Quiz; Chapter 5; -Management of AD/HD; -Golden rules for encouraging desirable behaviour; -My success book; -Maximisation and minimisation conditions; -Neuro Linguistic Programming, Sensory Integration and AH/HD; -Activity: Looking at your own alerting and calming techniques; -Guided relaxation; -Chapter 5 review - Quiz; Chapter 6; -Review; -Questions to ask yourself; -Quiz answers; References and useful reading. Useful websites.