Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Preface: how to use this book; Introduction; 1. What is AD/HD and where does it come from?; 2. How do we know when it is AD/HD and not something else?; 3. What is distinctive about an educational perspective on AD/HD?; 4. Effective teaching for children with AD/HD: what should be done?; 5. Medication for AD/HD: can it be justified?; 6. But what about. . .? AD/HD and other issues; Appendix A: Diagnostic criteria; Appendix B: Glossary of AD/HD-related terms; Appendix C: Where to find help (Information, Assessment. Advocacy and Support Groups)
Summary
This is a clear and concise guide to classroom practice for teachers dealing with pupils with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, a condition that is estimated to affect on average one in every twenty-five children. In this new and revised edition, the authors present in an accessible style and with regard for the everyday realities of the classroom life: key issues commonly raised by teachers about AD/HD; sources of information on the nature and assessment of AD/HD; advice to teachers on how to communicate with both parents and professionals; and practical classroom strategies and int
