The ADD/ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers, 2nd Edition

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Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Jossey-Bass
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Summary

The bestselling guide, fully revised and updated, offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeedThe ADD/ADHD Checklist helps parents and teachers to better understand children and teenagers with attention problems and provide the kind of support and intervention that is crucial to kids' success. Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of topics, including what we do and don't know about ADHD, probable causes, critical elements for school success, the most commonly prescribed medications, what children with ADHD need at home, effective behavioral strategies, how to help kids stay organized, and advocating for an ADHD child. Sandra F. Rief, MA (San Diego, CA), is an award-winning educator and an internationally recognized authority on ADD/ADHD. She is the coauthor of How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD (978-0-7879-7295-0).

Table of Contents

Preface
The Author
Basic Information on ADHD
ADD, ADHD, AD/HD: What's the Difference?
Definitions and Descriptions of ADHD
Risk Factors Associated with ADHD
Behavioral Characteristics of ADHD
ADHD and the Executive Functions
What We Do and Do Not Yet Know About ADHD
ADHD and Coexisting Conditions and Disorders
Possible Causes of ADHD
ADHD Look-Alikes
Girls with ADHD
Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD
Multimodal Treatment for ADHD
Medication Treatment for ADHD
Behavioral Treatment and Management of ADHD
What Teachers and Parents Need to Know About Medication
The Impact of ADHD on the Family
The Impact of ADHD on School Success
Critical Elements for School Success
Positive Traits Common in Many Children and Adults with ADHD
Educational Rights for Students with ADHD
Checklists for Parents
What Children and Teens with ADHD Need from Parents
Positive and Effective Discipline
Preventing Behavior Problems at Home
Preventing Be
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