ADHD Toolkit (eBook)

Linda Wheeler (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2010
160 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4462-4546-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Are you struggling with students who have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? There is likely to be at least one student in any mainstream class with ADHD, an evolving concept that affects pupils' learning, concentration, behaviour and social relationships. In order to offer effective support and maximize the learning potential of all students in your classroom you will need to understand the different needs of all children, but perhaps especially those with ADHD. With sections covering the background to ADHD, the school setting and the wider context of home life, this complete resource ensures excellent practice for working with students with ADHD. It provides:- examples of successful tried-and-tested strategies- activities to use with children- checklists- information on referral pathways- advice on working with parents- case studies to facilitate discussionA substantial bank of electronic resource materials is available from the SAGE website to use with the book, including PowerPoint presentations and a range of photocopiable sheets. Packed with the most up-to-date information and rooted in real-life examples from the author's own experiences and research, this is the complete resource you need to help you work successfully with students who have ADHD. Every class teacher, SENCO and teaching assistant in a primary or secondary school will find this an invaluable and supportive guide. Linda Wheeler is an independent education consultant and researcher, having been for many years a teacher in both mainstream and special schools. She is currently a part-time Lecturer at the University of Worcester.

Inhalt

PART ONE: BACKGROUND TO ADHD
The Concept of ADHD
Use of Medication
Multiprofessional Involvements
PART TWO: THE SCHOOL SETTING
Systematic Classroom Observation
Effective Teaching for Students with ADHD
Classroom and Behaviour Management Strategies
Associated and Co-Existing Difficulties
PART THREE: THE WIDER CONTEXT
Working with Parents
Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendices
A Section 1: Background to ADHD - PowerPoint Presentation
B Section 2: The School Setting - PowerPoint Presentation
C Section 3: The Wider Context - PowerPoint Presentation
D ADHD Information for Parents - PowerPoint Presentation
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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.3.2010
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lernhilfen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Mikrosoziologie
• Schlagworte: Diagnosis • grouping and support • Inclusive classrooms • integrated services • learning styles • mult-professional intervention • Observation • parent-teacher relationships • pupil voice • Sampling • school training • Variability
• ISBN-10: 1-4462-4546-2 / 1446245462
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4462-4546-0 / 9781446245460