Richard A. Lougy & Silvia L. DeRuvo 
Teaching Young Children With ADHD [EPUB ebook] 
Successful Strategies and Practical Interventions for PreK-3

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’Well written, easy to read, and comprehensive in scope. The advice, strategies, and vignettes all are excellent.’
—Sandra F. Rief, Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD and The ADHD Book of Lists


’This is the most complete and definitive book on the topic. A must-read for every educator and administrator.’
—Carol S. Reynolds, Principal, Frostproof Elementary School, FL


Know the facts about ADHD to improve children′s academic and behavioral outcomes!


This indispensable resource provides general education teachers with a solid understanding of ADHD, detailed descriptions of how it manifests in preschool and the primary grades, and research-based approaches for designing and adapting instruction to meet the needs of all young children. Together, the authors offer decades of experience from the fields of school psychology, special education, and medicine. Their combined knowledge clarifies and informs the what, why, and how of inclusive strategies that work, particularly for children with attention disorders.


In reading this book, you will discover:



  • Practical interventions to develop children′s social skills and manage classroom behavior

  • Suggestions for helping children with ADHD master the challenging task of writing

  • Guidelines for recognizing appropriate and inappropriate responses to medication

  • Recommendations for partnering with parents and families

  • In-depth profiles of children with ADHD, and more


By being aware of the impact that ADHD has on children′s social, emotional, and educational development, educators can work toward building trust with both students and parents, and develop a positive, lasting influence on the lives of the children they teach.

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Foreword by Meredith Cathcart

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

1. Yes, ADHD Is a Real Disorder!

Myth or Fact?

Diagnostic Criteria

Manifestations of ADHD

Prevalence of ADHD

Recognizing and Understanding ADHD in Young Children

What Causes ADHD?

Creating an Optimal Learning Environment

Summary

2. Recognizing ADHD: Primary Symptoms and Common Impairments

Inattention

Hyperactivity

Impulsivity

Other Behaviors Often Seen in Children With ADHD

Impairments in Executive Functioning

Temperament and ADHD

Summary

3. Developing and Reinforcing Appropriate Social Skills

Preschool and Elementary School as the Training Ground

What Are Social Skills and Why Are They So Important?

Social-Skills Development

Strategies That Support Social Skill Development

Five Problem-Solving Areas That Challenge Children With ADHD

Suggestions for Reinforcing Appropriate Social Behaviors

Challenging Settings for Children With ADHD

Summary

4. Help, This Kid Is Driving Me Crazy!!: Proactive Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Supports

Developing a Personal Philosophy of Behavior Management

Analyzing Behavior

Putting the Strategies to Practice

Summary

5. How Do I Teach This Kid? Classroom Strategies to Support All Learners

Classroom Success Is Possible

Treating Children With ADHD Fairly

Defining the Objective of the Lesson

The Differentiated Classroom

Making Appropriate Accommodations

Beyond Accommodations and Interventions: The Special Education Referral

Learning Disabilities

Other Health Impaired

Summary

6. Why Is Writing So Hard? Specific Strategies to Develop Writing Skills

Why Writing Is So Hard

Teaching Early Writing

Analyzing Writing Tasks

Scaffolds for Writing Success

The Dreaded Book Report!

The Even More Dreaded Written Report

Summary

7. What Teachers Should Know About Medication

What Medications Are Most Commonly Used to Treat ADHD?

What Changes Can I Expect to See With My Students on Stimulants?

Do Stimulants Cure ADHD? How Do These Medicines Work?

How Long Does a Child With ADHD Need to Be on Medication Before It Works?

How Will I Know If My Student Is Over-Medicated?

If the Medicine Works, Does That Confirm That the Diagnosis of ADHD Is Correct?

What Are the Possible Side Effects of Stimulants That My Student Might Experience?

What Information From Teachers Is Helpful to Doctors?

Are Stimulants Addictive?

Can Stimulants Lead to Problems With Abuse of Other Drugs?

Are There Particular Kids Who Would Be Expected to Do Poorly on Stimulants?

Are There Children Who Need to be on Medication Only at School?

Are there Problems With Adverse Drug Interactions if a Child Is on a Stimulant?

I′ve Heard That Kids Can Become Psychotic on Stimulants. Is It True?

Can Stimulants Be Used by Children Younger Than Age 5?

My Students Used to Do Well on Ritalin, but Now It Doesn′t Seem to Work. What′s Going On?

Are There Any Good Natural Remedies Available for Treating ADHD?

One of My Students Is on Prozac. Is This Commonly Used in Young Children With ADHD?

Do Medications Help Learning Disabilities?

One of My Students Is Very Defiant and Oppositional. Will Medications Help With This?

Summary

8. Communicating Effectively With Parents

Parents: The Most Important Resource

Respect and Acknowledge the Challenges Parents Face

Criticism Is the Least Effective Form for Change

ADHD as an 'Excuse’

Helping Parents Separate Enabling From Supportive Decisions

When It Seems a Child Might Have ADHD

When Parents Don′t Disclose That Their Child Is Taking Medication

Regular Communication Is Critical

Summary

9. Taking Care of Yourself

Recognizing the Signs of Stress

Suggested Ways to Lower Stress

Resource A: Recognizing ADHD in Preschool and Primary Grades: Real Profiles

Resource B: Other Disorders Sometimes Associated With ADHD

Resource C: Childhood Disorders and Conditions That Can Mimic ADHD in Young Children

Resource D: Recommended Books for Teachers

Resource E: Useful Web Sites

References

Index

O autorze

David Rosenthal, MD, is an adult, adolescent, and child psychiatrist in private practice in Boulder, Colorado. He is an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver, where he teaches courses on psychopharmacology. Rosenthal practiced psychiatry in various settings in California for many years and treated thousands of patients with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders before coauthoring two books on ADHD: ADHD: A Survival Guide for Parents and Teachers (Hope Press/2007) and Teaching Young Children With ADHD: Successful Strategies and Practical Interventions for Pre K-3 (Corwin Press/2007). He also has written articles on ADHD and regularly speaks at state and national conferences on ADHD. Rosenthal earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 1986, and completed his residency in adult psychiatry and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center.
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