Richard A. Lougy – författare

"Well written, easy to read, and comprehensive in scope. The advice, strategies, and vignettes all are excellent."—Sandra F. Rief, Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD and The ADHD Book of Lists

"This is the most complete and definitive book on the topic. A must-read for every educator and administrator."—Carol S. Reynolds, Principal, Frostproof Elementary School, FL

Know the facts about ADHD to improve children's academic and behavioral outcomes!

This indispensable resource provides general education teachers with a solid understanding of ADHD, detailed descriptions of how it manifests in preschool and the primary grades, and research-based approaches for designing and adapting instruction to meet the needs of all young children. Together, the authors offer decades of experience from the fields of school psychology, special education, and medicine. Their combined knowledge clarifies and informs the what, why, and how of inclusive strategies that work, particularly for children with attention disorders.

In reading this book, you will discover:

Practical interventions to develop children's social skills and manage classroom behaviorSuggestions for helping children with ADHD master the challenging task of writingGuidelines for recognizing appropriate and inappropriate responses to medicationRecommendations for partnering with parents and familiesIn-depth profiles of children with ADHD, and more

By being aware of the impact that ADHD has on children's social, emotional, and educational development, educators can work toward building trust with both students and parents, and develop a positive, lasting influence on the lives of the children they teach.

"This book should be on every school counselor′s desk. One would need to have read dozens of books every year for the past 10 years to have even minimal access to the information and wisdom imparted here."—Gloria Avolio DePaul, School CounselorHillsborough County School District, Tampa, FLGet the latest facts, research, and best practices to help students with ADHD succeed!To help establish an optimal learning environment and support students with ADHD and their families, educators need up-to-date knowledge, in-depth advice, and practical tools that can be immediately and easily implemented.The School Counselor′s Guide to ADHD covers not only principal causes, symptoms, and interventions for ADHD, but also current, detailed information on executive brain function. This comprehensive resource includes a wide range of inclusive practices that help define the multiple roles and responsibilities of school counselors, such as:Providing effective student interventions to ensure individual successCollaborating with teachers to deliver instruction, manage behavior, and facilitate classroom accommodationsCommunicating with parents about student progress and challengesUnderstanding common ADHD medications and their effects on childrenStrengthen your work with students and key stakeholders with this resource and ensure that students with ADHD have the support they need to thrive.