How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD

by Sandra F. Rief

The most up-to-date and comprehensive vital resource for educators seeking ADD/ADHD-supportive methods How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD, Third Edition is an essential guide for school personnel. Approximately 10 percent of school-aged children have ADD/ADHD―that is at least two students in every classroom. Without support and appropriate intervention, many of these students will suffer academically and socially, leaving them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understand and manage ADHD: utilizing educational methods, techniques, and accommodations to help children and teens sidestep their weaknesses and showcase their numerous strengths. This new 2016 edition has been completely updated with the latest information about ADHD, research-validated treatments, educational laws, executive function, and subject-specific strategies. It also includes powerful case studies, intervention plans, valuable resources, and a variety of management tools to improve the academic and behavioral performance of students from kindergarten through high-school. From learning and behavioral techniques to whole group and individualized interventions, this indispensable guide is a must-have resource for every classroom―providing expert tips and strategies on reaching kids with ADHD, getting through, and bringing out their best.

512 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2016

Reviews

[Ashley Fratangelo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not for everyone. Anyone with a child with ADHD or a teacher working with kids with ADHD should read this. It was so helpful to learn the needs, skills, tests, process and have case examples. I learned a lot and sharped my thinking about my child. It reads like a textbook, but had so much information. It covers kids from elementary to high school.

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most helpful guides for teachers who aren’t specifically trained in learning differences that I’ve found in my 20 years. I found myself thinking a lot about interactions with students, parents, and administrators over the years. This has advice and suggestions that I will put into play, and it focuses on teamwork. Whereas other books I felt like it was structured to make the parents adversaries of the teachers.

[amanda mei · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was a little bit repetitive. i read it for an educational theory and practice class to get my teaching certification.

a lot of the information was not relevant to me as i'm looking at it purely from an educator's perspective, but is relevant to parents of children with ADHD.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

EDUC 715 - finished with class Jun 2018

[Abby · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was OK. It's pretty thorough, and probably would be great for a new teacher, but not for a veteran.

[Jarosik18 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resources for teachers and parents.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an overwhelming amount of information! Very techinical and clinical. Good resources are found throughout. Gained needed insight.

[Jennifer Schelin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comprehensive information for parents and teachers of students with ADHD. Would be great for a new teacher, a lot of this was review for me though.

[Christine]

Importance of visual schedules, consistency, movement & exercise