Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD

"The book is easy to read and contains strategies that beginning teachers will find helpful."—Sylvia Rockwell, Professor of Special Education, St. Leo UniversityAuthor, You Can′t Make Me!

"A needed addition to the professional library of teachers who are challenged to meet the needs of students with ADHD."—Mary Reeve, Director of Special EducationGallup-McKinley County Public Schools, Gallup, NM

Understand key concepts of ADHD to effectively manage your classroom!

Working with students who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for educators. This valuable resource provides general and special education professionals with an understanding of ADHD and appropriate strategies to help children participate in the classroom experience and develop to their fullest potential.

Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD presents practical, nuts-and-bolts methods and a concise glossary for teaching and working with this unique group of students. The authors, recognized experts in the field, succinctly cover:

• The characteristics of ADHD
• The processes and legal requirements for identifying students with ADHD
• Understanding different treatment options and how students are diagnosed
• Instructional techniques and behavioral interventions
• Classroom accommodations and modifications

Use this indispensable text to help you work effectively with parents, other professionals, and the outside community in fostering successful learning experiences for students with ADHD.