Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD

Written by one of the UK's leading experts in ADHD, O'Regan's Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD is an invaluable resource offering practical and effective strategies for managing the difficult and often disruptive symptoms of ADHD in the classroom setting. Alongside the accessible and user-friendly resources that have made the first edition so valued, this second edition offers: - A greater number of case studies addressing the key issues surrounding ADHD in education - Up-to-date information and advice regarding medication and behavioural strategies - Specific advice on recognising and managing ADHD in girls and adults Chapters in this book explore topics such as recognising and managing ADHD behaviour; working with parents of children with ADHD; whole school approaches to ADHD; and professional development for teachers and assistants. With accompanying assessment and management resources including the CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool), this is an essential tool for teachers, SENCOs, behavioural management staff and senior leaders.

Fintan J. O'Regan is currently an International Behaviour and Learning Consultant and an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association for Special Needs and the Institute of Education. He is also the Vice Chairman of UK ADHD Partnership, a member of the European ADHD Alliance and former chairperson of the European ADHD Taskforce.

1. Why is the issue of ADHD so important? 2. When is it ADHD? 3. How can we manage to ADHD behaviour? 4. How can we help non-traditional learners to access the curriculum? 5. Whole school approaches 6. How does medication help? 7. Are there any addtional options for managing ADHD? 8. How can teachers work with parents of children with ADHD? 9. How can transitions be made less problematic? 10. Professional development for teachers and assistants