Russell A. Barkley – Managing ADHD in School: The Best Evidence-Based Methods

Description

Education is the most prevalent domain of impaired major life activities associated with ADHD in children and teens with more than 90% of them having significant problems functioning effectively in this setting.
Russell A. Barkley – Managing ADHD in School: The Best Evidence-Based Methods
School is also the most seriously impaired domain relative to all other domains such as family, peer, and community functioning. Mental Health professionals therefore are routinely called upon to advise families and educators on the most appropriate methods for managing ADHD related symptoms, behavioral problems, and academic performance difficulties in school settings. This recording contains more than 80 recommendations for school management strategies to deal with ADHD children and adolescents.

Handouts
Manual – Managing ADHD in School (1.32 MB) 22 Pages Available after Purchase

Outline

Understanding the Symptoms of ADHD as Deficits in Executive Functioning
Touchstone Principles for Management
Classroom Management: Basic Considerations
Ideas for Deskwork
About That Homework
Instructional Tips
Peer Tutoring
Behavioral Contracts
Increasing Incentives
Using School-Home Reports & Home-Based Consequences

Daily School Report Cards

Problems with Transitions? Make a Transition Plan
Externalizing Rules and Time
Disciplinary Tactics
Keys to Effective Time Out
The Challenging Horizons Program for Teens
Other Tips for Teens
Conclusions