101 School Success Tools for Students With ADHD

<p><i>101 School Success Tools for Students With ADHD</i> provides the materials and guidance necessary to assist teachers and parents as they empower students with ADHD to become successful learners. Based on field-tested strategies for use with learners with ADHD, the book provides a brief overview of the specific learning needs of these students, as well as a wide variety of tools that teachers can immediately pull out and use in the classroom and parents can use in the home setting.<br><br>Each tool is explained in a brief how-to section that includes specific information on adapting the tool based on the individual student's needs. The book covers topics that include observing and collecting data on students, creating schedules, assessing a child's strengths, refocusing a child's attention, managing difficult behaviors, implementing calming techniques, providing motivation, and improving study and homework skills. A collection of worksheets, forms, checklists, charts, website listings, and other tools are included as reproducible pages.</p> Introduction Chapter 1: Attention and Planning Chapter 2: Time Management and Organization Chapter 3: Homework and Study Skills Chapter 4: Encouraging Achievement Chapter 5: Behavior Modification Chapter 6: Strategies Used by Successful Teachers Chapter 7: School Observations Chapter 8: Preparing for Meetings. Chapter 9: Communication Between Teachers, Parents, and Professionals Chapter 10: Tools for Parents Conclusion References Authors’ Note About the Authors