Overview

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.

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Author:   Kate Spohrer
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.178kg
ISBN:  

9780826483751

ISBN 10:   0826483755
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   20 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

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

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Mention -Book News, November 2008

Author Information

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

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