1st Edition
The Educator’s Guide to ADHD Interventions Strategies for Grades 5-12
Designed specifically for middle and high school educators, this guidebook clearly and thoroughly breaks down effective classroom-based interventions for students with ADHD. Chapters walk readers through each intervention, providing step-by-step implementation guides, describing potential pitfalls and offering critical tips and advice to help you ensure that your interventions are both culturally responsive and sustainable. Filled with helpful templates and tools, this book is essential reading for anyone who needs help creating effective, sustainable interventions for students with ADHD.
Section 1: An Introduction to ADHD 1. Introduction 2. A Neurobiological Disorder 3. Symptomology and Areas of Impairment Section 2: Interventions 4. Selecting Effective Interventions 5. Effective Classroom Management and Practices 6. Self Regulated Strategy Development 7. Self Management 8. Study Skills 9. Computer Assisted Instruction 10. Organization Training 11. Note Taking Skills 12. Behavioral Strategies 13. Home-School Communication Programs 14. Interpersonal Skills Group 15. Peer Tutoring Section 3: Conclusions 16. Bring it All Together: Integrated Challenging Horizon Program 17. Final Thoughts
Biography
Judith R. Harrison, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education at Rutgers University, USA.
Denise A. Soares, Ph.D. is Assistant Dean, Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Education and Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Mississippi, USA.
Steven W. Evans, Ph.D. is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Ohio University, USA.
'Through careful consideration of the unique needs and challenges for both staff and students at the secondary level, Judith R. Harrison, Denise A. Soares, and Steven W. Evans, detail classroom-based interventions that are relevant and accessible. Harrison, Soares, and Evans skillfully outline these interventions while acknowledging potential barriers that can arise in the real word and provide their readers methods to overcome these barriers as well. I would recommend The Educator’s Guide to ADHD Interventions: Strategies for Grades 5 – 12 to other educators, school staff, and those who are pursuing a career in the field of education.'
Morgan Mohlmann, EdM, High School Special Education Teacher, New Jersey.
'The author’s work on strategies teachers can implement for students with ADHD in grades 5-12 is a phenomenal piece of literature! This book is indeed one of a kind and will serve as a tool all teachers can use and benefit from for years to come. This book expands on topics regarding students with ADHD in several aspects that have never before been explained to teachers of students with ADHD in middle and high schools.'
Alina Harges, PhD, former 5th grade and secondary education teacher
'An invaluable resource for educators that provides a wealth of practical and easy to implement strategies for teachers of all experience levels.'
Josh Langberg, PhD Director, Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness (CYSEW), Professor of Clinical Psychology
'The book provides an excellent resource for middle and high school teachers to meet the needs of their students. [...] Throughout, the authors strike a balance between using accommodations and providing step-by-step interventions. This resource text connects the gap between research and practice in that each chapter is filled with training interventions for educators of adolescents with ADHD.'
D. Pellegrino, emerita, University of Scranton, CHOICE
