The ADD / ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers: 6 (J-B Ed: Checklist) - Softcover

Rief, Sandra F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470189703 ISBN 13: 9780470189702

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2008

Synopsis

The bestselling guide, fully revised and updated, offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeed The 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.

About this title

Review:

"Sandy Reif′s vast knowledge of youngsters with ADD/ASHD is readily apparent in her impressive new book. In a refreshingly concise, easy–to–read style, she provides a wealth of information about ADD/ADHD that will serve as a wonderful resource for parents, teachers, and other professionals. The recommendations she offers for both the home and school environment are clear, practical, and achievable and based on a belief in the child′s ability to succeed."
Robert Brooks, Ph.D., author of The Self–Esteem Teacher and on the faculty of Harvard Medical School

"Sandy Rief has provided an encyclopedia of practical information, tips, and suggestions. The organization of The ADD/ADHD Checklist makes a very large volume of information easily accessible to the reader. Ms. Reif has deftly blended the current scientific knowledge concerning ADHD with a wealth of experiential knowledge developed from her years as an educator."
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., coauthor of Managing Attention Disorders in Children, Second Edition and on the faculty of the University of Utah

"I teach many in–service workshops on AD/HD Checklist for parents and educators. The ADD/ADHD Checklist is the book I have been waiting for. I′ll be referring many people to it because its comprehensive, but simple, format of checklists will be valuable in providing that ′extra understanding′ that parents and educators need to help those with AD/HD achieve successful outcomes."
Linda P. Smith, educator and parent of an AD/HD child

From the Back Cover:

The ADD/ADHD Checklist

The "go to" reference for parents and teachers--fully revised and updated! Whether you are a parent of a child with attention problems or a classroom teacher, this book will help you better understand children and teenagers with ADD/ADHD and give you tools to help them succeed. Sandra Rief, an internationally known expert on ADD/ADHD, offers you the most current information available on the disorder and practical advice on a wide range of topics:

• General information about ADD/ADHD
• The most common treatments for ADD/ADHD
• Practical suggestions for managing ADD/ADHD at home
• Strategies to help kids with ADD/ADHD succeed at school
• Techniques and supports that teachers can use with all students in the classroom, including those with ADD/ADHD
• Helpful tips to boost memory, relaxation, and social skills in kids with ADD/ADHD

The book follows a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format and is filled with valuable information and helpful advice. With the help of The ADD/ADHD Checklist, you can provide the interventions, appropriate strategies, encouragement, and support necessary to help children with attention problems succeed.

Praise for The ADD/ADHD Checklist

"One of the most comprehensive ADHD reference guides ever compiled . . . this book belongs in your ADHD resource library."
--Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., co-publisher, ADDvance magazine and coauthor of Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention and Understanding Girls with AD/HD

"This exceptional book has so many lists brimming with helpful tips, valuable insights, and useful strategies that it deserves to be on everyone's short list of great ADHD books!"
--Dr. Andrew Adesman, chief, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Schneider Children's Hospital, New York

"An extremely valuable and user-friendly guide for parents, teachers, and professionals to understand, treat, parent, and educate children with ADHD."
--Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., co-author of Raising Resilient Children and Raising a Self-Disciplined Child

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470189703
• ISBN 13: 9780470189702
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272