Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents - Softcover

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890627208 ISBN 13: 9781890627201

Publisher: Woodbine House, 2003

Synopsis

From the author of the highly acclaimed Teenagers with ADD comes a new book especially for teachers of teens with attention deficit disorder. Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD contains concise summaries of over fifty key issues related to attention deficit disorders and school success. From understanding the basics of ADD to using effective interventions, everything a teacher needs to know is included in this book.

Some of the material covered includes: What every teacher must know about attention deficit disorders; Assigning effective homework; Reasons for school failure plus intervention strategies; IEP troubleshooting tips; Maximizing medication effectiveness at school; Tips for mastering math; Strategies for behavior management; and Common learning problems.

Busy teachers and administrators will appreciate the ease of using this quick reference. Parents who see their children struggling can use this book at home, especially when faced with homework difficulties, and to help coordinate efforts with teachers. Particularly helpful for the home-school partnership are the many blank forms and checklists, suitable for photocopying. An invaluable tool, Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD gives teachers what they need to know in order to support their students and help them succeed in school.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A Review:

"This Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents is one of the most useful books ever published to help you to help your teenager who has ADD or ADHD. The book's many facts and creative ideas are presented in an easy to read format and Ms. Zeigler writes directly and succinctly. The book also contains numerous diagrams and tables.

The main portion of this 352 page book consists of 75 different short chapters, each called a 'Summary.' These summaries range from a description of the neurological basis of ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) to accommodations and strategies for helping your teen. The first section of these summaries covers the basic information needed to understand ADD and ADHD. Other sections include academic and learning issues, organizational skills, pertinent federal laws, useful medication, and classroom management.

There are summary tables that compare the behavior of ADD and ADHD students to other students. There is also a summary of the differing tendencies in behavior of boys and girls. In addition, Ms. Zeigler devotes a large portion of the book to teaching strategies in learning mathematics, improving memory, preparing written assignments, and combating disorganization.

The 75 summaries are followed by two appendices:

One contains a set of forms that can be used to improve studying, outlining essays, planning weekly projects, and similar tools. The second appendix helps the parent or teacher with such tasks as developing IEP's or assessing student behaviors.

This is the ideal book to read cover to cover, or for a busy parent or an overworked teacher to use as a bedside reference to help their teenager make the best use of his talents. If you want to help your teenager lead the fulfilling life he deserves, buy and use this book." --Jon Meyerson, LCSW-C, family therapist, writing in the newsletter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

About the Author:

Chris Dendy has over thirty years experience as a teacher, school psychologist, mental health counselor, administrator, and national consultant. She is also the mother of three children-two have ADD. She is the author of Teenagers with ADD (Woodbine House, 1995).

About this edition

• Publisher: Woodbine House
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1890627208
• ISBN 13: 9781890627201
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352