Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators

"The book is easy to read and contains strategies that beginning teachers will find helpful." —Sylvia Rockwell, Professor of Special Education, St. Leo University Author, You Can′t Make Me! "A needed addition to the professional library of teachers who are challenged to meet the needs of students with ADHD." —Mary Reeve, Director of Special Education Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools, Gallup, NM Understand key concepts of ADHD to effectively manage your classroom! Working with students who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for educators. This valuable resource provides general and special education professionals with an understanding of ADHD and appropriate strategies to help children participate in the classroom experience and develop to their fullest potential. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD presents practical, nuts-and-bolts methods and a concise glossary for teaching and working with this unique group of students. The authors, recognized experts in the field, succinctly cover: The characteristics of ADHD The processes and legal requirements for identifying students with ADHD Understanding different treatment options and how students are diagnosed Instructional techniques and behavioral interventions Classroom accommodations and modifications Use this indispensable text to help you work effectively with parents, other professionals, and the outside community in fostering successful learning experiences for students with ADHD.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Step 1: Reviewing Your Current Knowledge of Students With ADHD Step 2: Identifying Characteristics of Students With ADHD in Your Classroom Step 3: Understanding the Legal Requirements for Identification of Students With ADHD Step 4: Understanding the Evaluation Procedures Used for Assessment of Students With ADHD Step 5: Understanding How Students With ADHD Are Diagnosed Step 6: Identifying Treatment Options for Students With ADHD Step 7: Understanding the Key Components to Effective Classroom Management for Students With ADHD Step 8: Implementing Academic Instruction Techniques Step 9: Implementing Behavioral Intervention Techniques Step 10: Implementing Classroom Accommodation and Modification Techniques Conclusion References Index

About the Author :
Roger Pierangelo is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University. He has been an administrator of special education programs and served for eighteen years as a permanent member of Committees on Special Education. He has over thirty years of experience in the public school system as a general education classroom teacher and school psychologist, and is a consultant to numerous private and public schools, PTAs, and SEPTA groups. Pierangelo has also been an evaluator for the New York State Office of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services and a director of a private clinic. He is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and a Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Pierangelo is currently president of The National Association of Special Education Teachers, executive director of The American Academy of Special Education Professionals, and vice-president of The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education. Pierangelo earned his BS degree from St. John′s University, his MS from Queens College, Professional Diploma from Queens College, PhD from Yeshiva University, and Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, Nassau County Psychological Association, New York State Union of Teachers, and Phi Delta Kappa. Pierangelo is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators. George Giuliani is an assistant professor at Hofstra University′s School of Education and Allied Health and Human Services, in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. He is the executive director of the National Association of Special Education Professionals, president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE), vice-president of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, and an educational consultant for various school districts. He has provided numerous workshops for parents and teachers on a variety of special education and psychological topics. Giuliani earned Board Certification as a Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Giuliani is also a New York State licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and has an extensive private practice focusing on children with special needs. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, Suffolk County Psychological Association, Psi Chi, American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Giuliani earned his BA from the College of the Holy Cross, MS from St. John′s University, JD from City University Law School, and PsyD from Rutgers University, The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. Giuliani is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators.

Review :
"The book is easy to read and contains strategies that beginning teachers will find helpful." "A needed addition to the professional library of teachers who are challenged to meet the needs of students with ADHD.” "A comprehensive guide for anyone working with children who have ADHD, from those who have vast experience to those who are working with their first student." "Provides special education professionals with an excellent, concrete set of guidelines for working with students with ADHD. This is a winner."