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The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD Kate Spohrer

The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD By Kate Spohrer

The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD by Kate Spohrer


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Summary

Offers advice on: recognising ADHD and monitoring the medication; understanding the significance and implications of ADHD; supporting children with ADHD; developing effective management strategies; and maximising the positive elements of ADHD. This book demonstrates the importance of recognising and developing the abilities of children with ADHD.

The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD Summary

The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD by Kate Spohrer

This practical guide gives you useful advice on: recognising ADHD and monitoring the medication; understanding the significance and implications of ADHD; successfully supporting children with ADHD; developing effective management strategies; and maximising the positive elements of ADHD. ADHD is too often seen only as a disability; however this book demonstrates the importance of recognising and developing the abilities of all children with ADHD. Each chapter ends with a quiz so you can test your knowledge. The book also contains case studies for you to reflect on and learn from.

The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD Reviews

Mention -Book News, November 2008

About Kate Spohrer

Kate Spohrer is a Behavioural Consultant, ADHD Family Coach and Trainer.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1; -What is AD/HD? -Case studies; -Activity: Visualise a child; -The Diagnostic Criteria; -Activity: What do children with AD/HD look like?; -Intelligence; -Girls and AD/HD; -What AD/HD may look like in school; -Chapter 1 review - Quiz; Chapter 2; -Why you need to know about AD/HD; -Inclusion and AD/HD; -Meeting the needs - Maslow's Hierarchy of needs; -Activity: Needs audit; -Synonyms and mimics; -Chapter 2 review - Quiz; Chapter 3; -Causes of AD/HD; -AD/HD as a personality type with an evolutionary purpose; -What can be done for learning difficulties commonly found with; AD/HD children; -Working memory; -Handwriting; -Difficulty adhering to rules; -Diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder; -Chapter 3 review - Quiz; Chapter 4; -Diagnosis; -Medication; -Monitoring medication; -Multi modal support; -How important is the label?; -Chapter 4 review - Quiz; Chapter 5; -Management of AD/HD; -Golden rules for encouraging desirable behaviour; -My success book; -Maximisation and minimisation conditions; -Neuro Linguistic Programming, Sensory Integration and AH/HD; -Activity: Looking at your own alerting and calming techniques; -Guided relaxation; -Chapter 5 review - Quiz; Chapter 6; -Review; -Questions to ask yourself; -Quiz answers; References and useful reading. Useful websites.

Additional information

GOR006004328
9780826483751
0826483755
The Teaching Assistant's Guide to ADHD by Kate Spohrer
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2007-09-20
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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