1st Edition
Educating Children with AD/HD A Teacher's Manual
128 Pages
by
Routledge
124 Pages
by
Routledge
124 Pages
by
Routledge
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is the most common behavioural disorder affecting up to five per cent of children in the UK. This book provides a concise and comprehensive guide to educating children with AD/HD, offering a theoretical introduction to the disorder, and practical guidance for the classroom teacher on how to support children with this condition.
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1. Understanding AD/HD: What It Is and What It Isn't 2. Why Children with AD/HD find Schooling Difficult 3. Making the Classroom Work 4. Making the Curriculum Work 5. Social Skills, Discipline and Behaviour Management 6. Helping Children Understand AD/HD 7. Teachers and Doctors Working Together: Bibliography: Index: Appendices.
Biography
Paul Cooper, School of Education, University of Cambridge, was the first to publish a practical book on AD/HD and is considered to be the expert on AD/HD.
Fintan O'Regan is Head of The Centre Academy, a London school which specialises in educating pupils with AD/HD
'The supportive way the book is written is likely to lead to a change in perception, by promoting adult understanding that many of the exhibited behaviours although irritating are unintentional. A book that would be of benefit to all those involved with pupils who display AD/HD' - Special Needs Information Press
'A treat to see this book finally in print. Along with explanations into why our children behave differently and learn differently from others, they give wonderful advice on how to help and get the best of our children. A simply must-have book for all schools.' - Caroline Hensby
