The Teaching Assistant’s Guide to ADHD

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 - 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.

Written by a well known figure in ADHD Education this book draws on the author's wealth of experience.

IntroductionChapter 1What is AD/HD?Case studiesActivity: Visualise a childThe Diagnostic CriteriaActivity: What do children with AD/HD look like?IntelligenceGirls and AD/HDWhat AD/HD may look like in schoolChapter 1 review - QuizChapter 2Why you need to know about AD/HDInclusion and AD/HDMeeting the needs - Maslow's Hierarchy of needsActivity: Needs auditSynonyms and mimicsChapter 2 review - QuizChapter 3Causes of AD/HDAD/HD as a personality type with an evolutionary purposeWhat can be done for learning difficulties commonly found with AD/HD childrenWorking memoryHandwritingDifficulty adhering to rulesDiagnostic criteria for Conduct DisorderChapter 3 review - QuizChapter 4DiagnosisMedicationMonitoring medicationMulti modal supportHow important is the label?Chapter 4 review - QuizChapter 5Management of AD/HDGolden rules for encouraging desirable behaviourMy success bookMaximisation and minimisation conditionsNeuro Linguistic Programming, Sensory Integration and AH/HDActivity: Looking at your own alerting and calming techniquesGuided relaxationChapter 5 review - QuizChapter 6ReviewQuestions to ask yourselfQuiz answersReferences and useful readingUseful websites