Managing ADHD in the K-8 Classroom

A Teacher's Guide
Grad L. Flick - Seacoast Psychological Association
Managing ADHD in the K-8 Classroom
January 2010 | 248 pages | Corwin
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"Another powerful resource by Flick, filled with a wealth of up-to-date and research-based information about ADHD, effective strategies and interventions for managing the disorder, and expert guidance to enable students with ADHD to achieve success."
—Sandra Rief, Educational Consultant
Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD

"Flick's methods on removing inappropriate behaviors were invaluable during my student teaching experience. The performance of my eighth-grade students with an ADHD IEP plan showed a marked improvement."
—Edwin Thompson, English Language Arts Teacher

"By following Flick's practical recommendations, teachers will be able to systematically employ behavioral strategies to effectively improve classroom behavior and attention, increase academic performance, and positively impact the self-esteem of students in their class."
—Harvey C. Parker, Clinical Psychologist
Author of The ADHD Handbook for Schools

Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies!

To help teachers gain a better understanding of ADHD, licensed clinical psychologist Grad L. Flick provides clear-cut behavioral intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific issues related to ADHD.

Managing ADHD in the K–8 Classroom offers the latest research-based information about characteristics, assessment, and behaviors associated with ADHD, and provides appropriate options for responding to children's challenging behavior. This valuable resource features case studies, checklists, graphs, and specific strategies that help general and special education teachers:

  • Make accommodations in the classroom
  • Promote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior
  • Deal with children's impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, difficulty following directions, and other problem behaviors related to ADHD
  • Use relaxation and stress management techniques that strengthen teachers' ability to handle behavioral challenges

Use these effective classroom management strategies to prevent disruptions and help your students with ADHD focus on learning!

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

  • 1. Overview of ADHD
  • About This Book
  • Age Range
  • Options for Teachers
  • Clinical Manual
  • Sequence of Steps
  • 2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Core Characteristics of ADHD
  • Biological Bases of ADHD
  • Current DSM-IV-TR Criteria
  • Behavioral Features
  • Comorbidity Conditions
  • Developmental Trends: Child to Adult
  • The ADHD Controversy
  • Long-Term Outcomes for ADHD
  • Summary
  • 3. Diagnosis and Assessment of ADHD
  • Assessment of ADHD
  • Defining Functional Impairment
  • Medication Monitoring
  • A Behavioral Alternative
  • Behavioral Operations Sequence
  • Primary Functions of Behavior
  • Types of Reinforcers
  • Alternate Placement
  • Summary
  • 4. Education of Children With ADHD
  • General Suggestions
  • Academic Suggestions
  • Behavioral Suggestions
  • Accommodations
  • Teaching Children With ADHD
  • Academic Instruction
  • Summary
  • 5. Basic Behavioral Techniques: Development of Appropriate Behavior
  • Baseline
  • Premack Principle
  • Communication
  • Verbal Praise
  • Independent Functioning
  • Developing New Behaviors
  • Social Skills
  • Self-Concept/Self-Esteem
  • Including Home Behavior in School Programs
  • Contingency Contracting
  • Home-School Notes
  • Effective Home-School Programs
  • Summary
  • 6. Basic Behavioral Techniques: Removing Inappropriate Behavior
  • Development of ADHD Behaviors
  • Removing Inappropriate Behavior
  • Selecting Behaviors and Ignoring and Withdrawing Privileges
  • Using Class Procedures to Forestall Predictable Sequences
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Disciplining Students With ADHD
  • Summary
  • 7. Specific Behavioral Interventions for ADHD
  • Inattention
  • On-Task Behavior
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyperactivity
  • Reinforcement
  • Following Instructions
  • Noncompliance
  • Social Skills Problems
  • Aggression
  • Inappropriate Verbalizations
  • Self-Monitoring
  • Summary
  • 8. Survival Techniques for Teachers
  • Changing the Teacher's Coping Strategy
  • Relaxation and Stress Management
  • Daily Affirmations
  • Being Assertive
  • Summing Up Teacher Mental Health Practices
  • The Future Outlook
  • Summary

Appendixes

Appendixes

Resources

Resources

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

"Another powerful resource by Flick, filled with a wealth of up-to-date and research-based information about ADHD, effective strategies and interventions for managing the disorder, and expert guidance to enable students with ADHD to achieve success."
—Sandra Rief, Educational Consultant
Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD

"Flick's methods on removing inappropriate behaviors were invaluable during my student teaching experience. The performance of my eighth-grade students with an ADHD IEP plan showed a marked improvement."
—Edwin Thompson, English Language Arts Teacher

"By following Flick's practical recommendations, teachers will be able to systematically employ behavioral strategies to effectively improve classroom behavior and attention, increase academic performance, and positively impact the self-esteem of students in their class."
—Harvey C. Parker, Clinical Psychologist
Author of The ADHD Handbook for Schools

Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies!

To help teachers gain a better understanding of ADHD, licensed clinical psychologist Grad L. Flick provides clear-cut behavioral intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific issues related to ADHD.

Managing ADHD in the K–8 Classroom offers the latest research-based information about characteristics, assessment, and behaviors associated with ADHD, and provides appropriate options for responding to children's challenging behavior. This valuable resource features case studies, checklists, graphs, and specific strategies that help general and special education teachers:

  • Make accommodations in the classroom
  • Promote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior
  • Deal with children's impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, difficulty following directions, and other problem behaviors related to ADHD
  • Use relaxation and stress management techniques that strengthen teachers' ability to handle behavioral challenges

Use these effective classroom management strategies to prevent disruptions and help your students with ADHD focus on learning!

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

  • 1. Overview of ADHD
  • About This Book
  • Age Range
  • Options for Teachers
  • Clinical Manual
  • Sequence of Steps
  • 2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Core Characteristics of ADHD
  • Biological Bases of ADHD
  • Current DSM-IV-TR Criteria
  • Behavioral Features
  • Comorbidity Conditions
  • Developmental Trends: Child to Adult
  • The ADHD Controversy
  • Long-Term Outcomes for ADHD
  • Summary
  • 3. Diagnosis and Assessment of ADHD
  • Assessment of ADHD
  • Defining Functional Impairment
  • Medication Monitoring
  • A Behavioral Alternative
  • Behavioral Operations Sequence
  • Primary Functions of Behavior
  • Types of Reinforcers
  • Alternate Placement
  • Summary
  • 4. Education of Children With ADHD
  • General Suggestions
  • Academic Suggestions
  • Behavioral Suggestions
  • Accommodations
  • Teaching Children With ADHD
  • Academic Instruction
  • Summary
  • 5. Basic Behavioral Techniques: Development of Appropriate Behavior
  • Baseline
  • Premack Principle
  • Communication
  • Verbal Praise
  • Independent Functioning
  • Developing New Behaviors
  • Social Skills
  • Self-Concept/Self-Esteem
  • Including Home Behavior in School Programs
  • Contingency Contracting
  • Home-School Notes
  • Effective Home-School Programs
  • Summary
  • 6. Basic Behavioral Techniques: Removing Inappropriate Behavior
  • Development of ADHD Behaviors
  • Removing Inappropriate Behavior
  • Selecting Behaviors and Ignoring and Withdrawing Privileges
  • Using Class Procedures to Forestall Predictable Sequences
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Disciplining Students With ADHD
  • Summary
  • 7. Specific Behavioral Interventions for ADHD
  • Inattention
  • On-Task Behavior
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyperactivity
  • Reinforcement
  • Following Instructions
  • Noncompliance
  • Social Skills Problems
  • Aggression
  • Inappropriate Verbalizations
  • Self-Monitoring
  • Summary
  • 8. Survival Techniques for Teachers
  • Changing the Teacher's Coping Strategy
  • Relaxation and Stress Management
  • Daily Affirmations
  • Being Assertive
  • Summing Up Teacher Mental Health Practices
  • The Future Outlook
  • Summary

Appendixes

Appendixes

Resources

Resources

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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Managing ADHD in the K-8 Classroom

A Teacher's Guide


January 2010 | 248 pages | Corwin

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"Another powerful resource by Flick, filled with a wealth of up-to-date and research-based information about ADHD, effective strategies and interventions for managing the disorder, and expert guidance to enable students with ADHD to achieve success."
—Sandra Rief, Educational Consultant
Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD

"Flick's methods on removing inappropriate behaviors were invaluable during my student teaching experience. The performance of my eighth-grade students with an ADHD IEP plan showed a marked improvement."
—Edwin Thompson, English Language Arts Teacher

"By following Flick's practical recommendations, teachers will be able to systematically employ behavioral strategies to effectively improve classroom behavior and attention, increase academic performance, and positively impact the self-esteem of students in their class."
—Harvey C. Parker, Clinical Psychologist
Author of The ADHD Handbook for Schools

Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies!

To help teachers gain a better understanding of ADHD, licensed clinical psychologist Grad L. Flick provides clear-cut behavioral intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific issues related to ADHD.

Managing ADHD in the K–8 Classroom offers the latest research-based information about characteristics, assessment, and behaviors associated with ADHD, and provides appropriate options for responding to children's challenging behavior. This valuable resource features case studies, checklists, graphs, and specific strategies that help general and special education teachers:

  • Make accommodations in the classroom
  • Promote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior
  • Deal with children's impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, difficulty following directions, and other problem behaviors related to ADHD
  • Use relaxation and stress management techniques that strengthen teachers' ability to handle behavioral challenges

Use these effective classroom management strategies to prevent disruptions and help your students with ADHD focus on learning!


Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • 1. Overview of ADHD
  • About This Book
  • Age Range
  • Options for Teachers
  • Clinical Manual
  • Sequence of Steps
  • 2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Core Characteristics of ADHD
  • Biological Bases of ADHD
  • Current DSM-IV-TR Criteria
  • Behavioral Features
  • Comorbidity Conditions
  • Developmental Trends: Child to Adult
  • The ADHD Controversy
  • Long-Term Outcomes for ADHD
  • Summary
  • 3. Diagnosis and Assessment of ADHD
  • Assessment of ADHD
  • Defining Functional Impairment
  • Medication Monitoring
  • A Behavioral Alternative
  • Behavioral Operations Sequence
  • Primary Functions of Behavior
  • Types of Reinforcers
  • Alternate Placement
  • Summary
  • 4. Education of Children With ADHD
  • General Suggestions
  • Academic Suggestions
  • Behavioral Suggestions
  • Accommodations
  • Teaching Children With ADHD
  • Academic Instruction
  • Summary
  • 5. Basic Behavioral Techniques: Development of Appropriate Behavior
  • Baseline
  • Premack Principle
  • Communication
  • Verbal Praise
  • Independent Functioning
  • Developing New Behaviors
  • Social Skills
  • Self-Concept/Self-Esteem
  • Including Home Behavior in School Programs
  • Contingency Contracting
  • Home-School Notes
  • Effective Home-School Programs
  • Summary
  • 6. Basic Behavioral Techniques: Removing Inappropriate Behavior
  • Development of ADHD Behaviors
  • Removing Inappropriate Behavior
  • Selecting Behaviors and Ignoring and Withdrawing Privileges
  • Using Class Procedures to Forestall Predictable Sequences
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Disciplining Students With ADHD
  • Summary
  • 7. Specific Behavioral Interventions for ADHD
  • Inattention
  • On-Task Behavior
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyperactivity
  • Reinforcement
  • Following Instructions
  • Noncompliance
  • Social Skills Problems
  • Aggression
  • Inappropriate Verbalizations
  • Self-Monitoring
  • Summary
  • 8. Survival Techniques for Teachers
  • Changing the Teacher's Coping Strategy
  • Relaxation and Stress Management
  • Daily Affirmations
  • Being Assertive
  • Summing Up Teacher Mental Health Practices
  • The Future Outlook
  • Summary
  • Appendixes
  • Resources
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"Flick has once again given teachers the tools they need to be master behavioral technologists in the classroom. Every teacher in every classroom could benefit by reading this book. Those who teach particularly challenging children will benefit the most. By following Flick’s practical recommendations, teachers will be able to systematically employ behavioral strategies to effectively improve classroom behavior and attention, increase academic performance, and positively impact the self-esteem of students in their class."
Harvey C. Parker, Clinical Psychologist, Author, The ADHD Handbook for Schools
"Another powerful resource by Flick, filled with a wealth of up-to-date and research-based information about ADHD, effective strategies and interventions for managing the disorder, and expert guidance to enable students with ADHD to achieve success."
Sandra Rief, Educational Consultant, Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD
"I found Flick's methods on removing inappropriate behaviors an invaluable tool that I used in my classroom management plan during my student teaching experience. The performance of my eighth-grade students with an ADHD IEP plan showed a marked improvement when I used the behavioral interventions. New teachers, as well as veteran teachers, will benefit from Flick's behavioral interventions; most importantly, student performance will be improved."
Edwin Thompson, English Language Arts Teacher

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