The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8264-8375-1
Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 134 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 177 g

Reihe: Teaching Assistant's Series

Demystifies the condition of ADHD and provides many practical and effective strategies for Teaching Assistants.

This practical guide gives you useful advice on
· recognising ADHD and monitoring the medication
· understanding the significance and implications of ADHD
· successfully supporting children with ADHD
· developing effective management strategies
· maximising the positive elements of ADHD

ADHD is too often seen only as a disability; however this book demonstrates the importance of recognising and developing the abilities of all children with ADHD. Each chapter ends with a quiz so you can test your knowledge. The book also contains case studies for you to reflect on and learn from.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Spohrer, Kate

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Kinder- und Jugendpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Erziehungsberatung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chapter 1
-What is AD/HD?
-Case studies
-Activity: Visualise a child
-The Diagnostic Criteria
-Activity: What do children with AD/HD look like?
-Intelligence
-Girls and AD/HD
-What AD/HD may look like in school
-Chapter 1 review – Quiz
Chapter 2
-Why you need to know about AD/HD
-Inclusion and AD/HD
-Meeting the needs – Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
-Activity: Needs audit
-Synonyms and mimics
-Chapter 2 review – Quiz
Chapter 3
-Causes of AD/HD
-AD/HD as a personality type with an evolutionary purpose
-What can be done for learning difficulties commonly found with AD/HD children
-Working memory
-Handwriting
-Difficulty adhering to rules
-Diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder
-Chapter 3 review – Quiz
Chapter 4
-Diagnosis
-Medication
-Monitoring medication
-Multi modal support
-How important is the label?
-Chapter 4 review – Quiz
Chapter 5
-Management of AD/HD
-Golden rules for encouraging desirable behaviour
-My success book
-Maximisation and minimisation conditions
-Neuro Linguistic Programming, Sensory Integration and AH/HD
-Activity: Looking at your own alerting and calming techniques
-Guided relaxation
-Chapter 5 review – Quiz
Chapter 6
-Review
-Questions to ask yourself
-Quiz answers
References and useful reading

Useful websites

Über Autor(innen)

Kate Spohrer is a Behavioural Consultant, ADHD Family Coach and Trainer and an NLP Master Practitioner, as well as a former teacher.