3rd Edition

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What Can Teachers Do?

By Geoff Kewley Copyright 2011
120 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

120 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

120 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder a ‘made-up’ term? Is it simply an excuse for bad behaviour? How do children with ADHD really experience school?  This practical teacher’s guide dispels all the myths and gets down to the facts about ADHD. It explores the nitty-gritty of what you need to know in order to help the children in your class to cope with this complex... Read more

Preface  Introduction  Profiles of 'typical' children  What is AD/HD?  Co-existing conditions  Assessment of AD/HD  Managing AD/HD  Case Studies  What can teachers do?  Professionals and services for AD/HD  The long-term outlook  Tom - a real life story  Troubleshooting  Where now?  Appendix One: Further Reading  Appendix two: Research evidence for causes of AD/HD  Appendix three: Diagnostic criteria  Appendix four: Helpful Addresses

Biography

Geoff Kewley is a Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician at the Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre, West Sussex, UK.