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Teaching Young Children With ADHD : Successful Strategies and Practical Interventions for PreK-3.

Provides teachers with an understanding of ADHD and how it manifests in young children, clarifying the what, why, and how of inclusive strategies that work.

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Bibliographic Details
Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Lougy, Richard A.
Other Authors: DeRuvo, Silvia L., Rosenthal, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2007.
Subjects:
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder > Education.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Early childhood education.
Education, Primary.
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Chapter 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
  • Chapter 2
  • Recognizing ADHD: Primary Symptoms and Common Impairments
  • Inattention
  • Hyperactivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Other Behaviors Often Seen in Children with ADHD.
  • Impairments in Executive FunctioningTemperament and ADHD
  • Summary
  • Chapter 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 Skills Development
  • Five Problem-Solving Areas That Challenge Children with ADHD
  • Suggestions for Reinforcing Appropriate Social Behaviors
  • Challenging Settings for Children with ADHD
  • Summary.
  • Chapter 4
  • Help, This Kid is Driving Me Crazy! Proactive Classroom Management and Positive Behavior SupportsDeveloping a Personal Philosophy of Behavior Management
  • Analyzing Behavior
  • Putting the Strategies to Practice
  • Summary
  • Chapter 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 ReferralLearning Disabilities
  • Other Health Impaired
  • Summary
  • Chapter 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
  • Chapter 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 Overmedicated?
  • 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?

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