New Series:
ADD/ADHD: A New Understanding

Authored by: Ronald Weinstein
 Director & Behavioural / Educational Consultant
The Behavioural Futures Group

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UNDERSTANDING ADD/ADHD
 

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION    
  My Philosophy and Approach to Dealing with AD//HD
   
  A Conceptual Framework for Effective Understanding and Management
   
PART TWO: RETHINKING AD//HD    
  Myths Concerning AD//HD
   
  What are the Symptoms
   
 
  What is Attention and Inattention
   
 
  What is Impulsivity - Cognitive, Behavioural & Emotional
   
 
  What is Hyperactivity//Restlessness
   
 
  All AD//HD Kids Are Not Alike - Variations on a Theme
   
PART THREE: WHAT OTHER DISORDERS CAN LOOK LIKE ADD//ADHD?    
  Attachment Disorders//Oppositional Defiant Disorder
   
  Conduct Disorder//Anxiety
   
  Depression//Bipolar Manic Depression
   
PART FOUR: WHY THE CONCERN    
  Educational Problems//Behaviour Problems
   
  Social Problems//Substance Misuse//Alcoholism
   
  Teenage Pregnancy//General High Risk Behaviours//Gambling
   
PART FIVE: THE IMPACT OF AD//HD ON:    
  Academic Learning
   
  Behaviour
   
  Social & Interpersonal Skills
   
  The Ability to Think & Reason
   
PART SIX: EARLY IDENTIFICATION    
  What Does it Look Like in the Classroom
   
  What Do You Do If You Suspect AD//HD
   
  What Information Do You Need To Collect
   
PART SEVEN: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AD//HD CHILD    
  From Infancy through Adolescence
   
PART EIGHT: A MODEL FOR ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOURAL SUCCESS    
  The Matching of the AD//HD Child and the School
   
  Creating an AD//HD Friendly Environment
   
  Helping the Failing AD//HD Child
   
  Planning for Success
   
PART NINE: UNDERSTANDING THE USE & MISUSE OF MEDICATION    
  Why Medication
   
  How Medication Works
   
  The Medications for AD//HD
   
  Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Medication
   
  Why Medication Alone Is Not Enough
   

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STRATEGIES THAT WORK

 
PART ONE: BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM    
  Why Do They Do What They Do
   
 
  Conducting a Simple Functional Behavioural Assessment
   
  How To Discipline, Not Punish
   
  Positive Behavioural Reinforcement
   
 
  Positive Incentive-Oriented Discipline That Works
   
  Tips for Avoiding Behaviour Problems
   
  Managing the Defiant or the `Out-Of-Control' Child
   
  Managing the Classroom
   
  Self-Management Programs
   
 
  Helping the AD//HD Student Manage Their Own Behavior
   
PART TWO: DEALING WITH SOCIAL SKILLS PROBLEMS    
  Identifying Social Skill Strengths & Weaknesses
   
  Skill, Performance & Motivational Deficits
   
  Motivational Strategies
   
  Teaching Social Skills
   
  Avoiding Social Problems
   
PART THREE: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT - NECESSARY SKILLS & STRATEGIES    
  Helping the AD//HD Child with Homework
   
  Developing Innovative Homework Assignments
   
  Dealing with Disorganization & Developing Organization Skills
   
  Teaching Problem Solving & Decision Making
   
  Time Management - Time Limits and Schedules
   
  Teaching Study Skills
   
 
  Note Taking Skills
   
 
  Summarizing Skills
   
PART FOUR: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT - THE CURRICULUM    
  Methods & Strategies That Work
   
  Teaching Literacy
   
  Teaching Numeracy
   
PART FIVE: ADJUSTMENTS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT    
  Physical Arrangement of the Classroom
   
  Finding the Right Spot
   
PART SIX: EFFECTIVE COUNSELLING OF THE ADD//ADHD STUDENT    
PART SEVEN: TEACHERS TAKING CARE OF THEMSELVES - REDUCING STRESS & DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION    
  10 Ways You Make Things Worse For Yourself
   
  25 Ways You Can Make Things Better For Yourself
   
 

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ADD/ADHD and School
 

  Developing A Behavioural & Academic Profile of the AD//HD Student
   
  When the AD//HD Symptoms Impair Learning
   
  Developing An Effective School Action and School Action Plus Plan
   
  When School Action Plans Aren't Sufficient
   
 
  The Statutory Assessment
   
  Developing An Appropriate Statement For Special Educational Needs
   
 
  Defining Needs and Provisions
   
 
  Is Inclusive Education Suitable for This Child?
   
  Developing An Appropriate Individual Learning Or Behavioural Plan
   
  Effective Use Of Support and Teaching Assistants
   

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