Foreward by Lorraine Peterson
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION
1: Why is the issue of ADHD so important?
Research
A shared understanding and ethos
Some facts and figures
Parental views
2: When is it ADHD?
What is the prevalence of ADHD?
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
Girls and ADD
What causes ADHD?
How do you diagnose ADHD?
Are there co-existing difficulties (co-morbidities)?
3: How can we manage ADHD behaviour?
Rules
Priorities
Rewarding success
Target charts
Sanctions
Managing disruptions
Managing aggression
Teacher power
Confrontations
Reframing
4: How can we help non-traditional learners to access the curriculum?
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Positive interventions
Developing basic skills
Study Skills
Homework
Exam arrangements
5: Whole school approaches
A multi-modal model
Structure
Flexibility
Rapport, Relationships, Role models
6: How does medication help?
Case Study
Different types of medication
An argument for using medication
Considering the medication process
What do parents need to know about medication?
Childrens perceptions
7: Are there any additional options for managing ADHD?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Counselling
Coaching
Diet
Exercise
Speech and language therapy
8: How can teachers work with parents of children with ADHD?
Case study
Parenting programmes
Home-school collaboration
Identifying problem times
Rewards and Sanctions
Siblings
9: How can transitions be made less problematic?
KS1 to KS2
Primary to secondary school transition
Peer support and understanding
Case study
Transition to further education or training
ADHD and the workplace
10: Professional development for teachers and assistants
(Use these chapter summaries to make slides and/or handouts for colleagues, and in structuring training sessions on ADHD)
Planning CPD
Starting a discussion
Appendix 1: CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool)
Appendix 2: Assessing girls with ADD/ADHD
Appendix 3: School policy for managing medicines
References
Index
Written by one of the UK's leading experts in ADHD, ORegans Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD is an invaluable resource offering practical and effective strategies for managing the difficult and often disruptive symptoms of ADHD in the classroom setting. Alongside the accessible and user-friendly resources that have made the first edition so valued, this second edition offers:
- A greater number of case studies addressing the key issues surrounding ADHD in education
- Up-to-date information and advice regarding medication and behavioural strategies
- Specific advice on recognising and managing ADHD in girls and adults
Chapters in this book explore topics such as recognising and managing ADHD behaviour; working with parents of children with ADHD; whole school approaches to ADHD; and professional development for teachers and assistants. With accompanying assessment and management resources including the CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool), this is an essential tool for teachers, SENCOs, behavioural management staff and senior leaders.
