Helping Adolescents With Adhd And Learning Disabilities

Download or read book Helping Adolescents with ADHD and Learning Disabilities written by Judith Greenbaum and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2000-12-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This problem-solving guide gives teachers and other professionals the information and materials they need to improve ADD/LD teens' academic and social skills and develop appropriate educational programs for them. A practical checklist format makes it easy to locate essential information, and hot topics such as self-management, motivation, homework completion, medication, and assistive technology are covered in detail. The book includes interesting student case histories throughout, over 100 reproducible graphic organizers, and specific recommendations for involving parents. A special appendix at the end of the book identifies 20 common classroom problems, from excessive movement, overactivity and hyperactivity to poor test-taking skills, and lists strategies to help students with ADHD or LD.