ADHD in the Schools : Assessment and Intervention Strategies.

Cover -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- About the Authors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1. Overview of ADHD -- Prevalence of ADHD -- School-Related Problems of Children with ADHD -- Subtypes of ADHD -- Possible Causes of ADHD -- The Impact of Situational Factors on ADHD Symptom Severity -- Long-Term Outcome of Children with ADHD -- Overview of Subsequent Chapters -- Chapter 2. Assessment of ADHD in School Settings -- The Use of Diagnostic Criteria in the School-Based Assessment of ADHD -- Overview of Assessment Methods -- Stages of Assessment of ADHD -- Developmental Considerations in the Assessment of ADHD -- Implementation of the Assessment Model -- Case Examples -- Involvement of School Professionals in the Assessment Process -- Summary -- Chapter 3. ADHD and Comorbidity: Practical Considerations for School-Based Professionals -- Association of ADHD with Academic Underachievement -- Assessment Guidelines: ADHD and Academic Performance Deficits -- Case Example -- ADHD and Other Externalizing Disorders -- ADHD and Internalizing Disorders -- ADHD with Comorbid Anxiety -- ADHD and Adjustment Problems -- Implications of Comorbidity for Assessment, Monitoring, and Intervention -- Implications of Comorbidity for Treatment -- ADHD and Special Education -- Summary -- Appendix 3.1. Zirkel Checklist for Performing Eligibility for Special Education Services -- Chapter 4. Early Screening, Identification, and Intervention -- ADHD in Young Children -- Screening and Diagnostic Procedures -- Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies -- Community-Based Prevention and Intervention -- Multicomponent Early Intervention: Findings and Future Directions -- Summary -- Chapter 5. Interventions and Supports in Elementary School.

Conceptual Foundations of Interventions for Children with ADHD in Contemporary School Contexts -- Basic Components of Classroom-Based Interventions -- Contingency Management Procedures -- Cognitive-Behavioral Management Strategies -- Effective Instructional Strategies -- Peer Tutoring -- Computer-Assisted Instruction -- Task and Instructional Modifications -- The Importance of Ongoing Teacher Support -- Summary -- Chapter 6. Interventions and Supports in Secondary and Postsecondary Schools -- Challenges Experienced by Adolescents with ADHD -- Assessment of ADHD in Adolescents -- Intervention Considerations with Secondary-Level Students -- Interventions for Middle and High School Students -- ADHD in College Students -- Interventions for College Students with ADHD -- Summary -- Chapter 7. Medication Therapy -- Types of Psychotropic Medications Employed -- Behavioral Effects of Stimulants -- Possible Adverse Side Effects of CNS Stimulants -- When to Recommend a Medication Trial -- How to Assess Medication Effects in Classroom Settings -- Communication of Results with the Prescribing Physician -- Ongoing Monitoring of Medication Response -- Limitations of Stimulant Medication Treatment -- Summary -- Appendix 7.1. Stimulant Medication Treatment of ADHD: A Teacher Handout -- Chapter 8. Adjunctive Interventions for ADHD -- School-Based Interventions -- Home-Based Interventions -- Interventions with Limited or No Efficacy -- Summary -- Chapter 9. Communication with Parents, Professionals, and Students -- DSM Diagnoses and Educational Services -- Educational Training and Responsibilities -- Issues Surrounding Stimulant Medication Treatment -- Communication between Education Professionals and Parents -- Communication with Physicians and Other Professionals -- Communication with Students -- Summary.

Appendix 9.1. Suggested Readings on ADHD and Related Difficulties for Parents and Teachers -- Appendix 9.2. Referral Letter to a Physician -- Appendix 9.3. Referral to Physician for Possible Medication Trial -- Appendix 9.4. Description of Medication Trial to Physician -- Appendix 9.5. Report of Results of Medication Trial to Physician -- Chapter 10. Conclusions and Future Directions -- Recommendations for Working with Students with ADHD: Current and Future Directions -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.

This highly regarded practitioner guide provides state-of-the-art tools for supporting the academic and behavioral success of PreK-12 students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The authors explain the learning and behavior difficulties associated with ADHD and describe screening and assessment procedures that facilitate data-based decision making. They show how to develop individualized intervention plans that integrate behavioral, academic, and social supports, in partnership with teachers and parents. Strategies for collaborating with physicians and monitoring students' medication response are also presented. Helpful reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition: *Reflects a decade's worth of research and clinical advances, plus the growth of multi-tiered service delivery models. *Discusses changes in DSM-5. *Separate chapter on interventions for middle and high school students, with new content on the transition to college. *Updated medication information, case examples, and more.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.