THE ADD / ADHD CHECKLIST

An Easy Reference for Parents and Teachers

Table of Contents

Section 1: Checklists for Basic Information on ADD/ADHD

1. What Do We Mean By ADD/ADHD?

2. Definitions and Descriptions of ADHD

3. What We Do and Don’t Know About ADHD

4. Characteristics of the Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Type of ADHD

5. Characteristics of the Predominantly Inattentive Type of ADHD

6. Probable Causes of ADHD

7. ADHD “Look Alikes”

8. Critical Elements for School Success

9. Statistics to Consider Regarding Children/Adolescents with ADHD

10. Positive Traits Often Associated with ADHD

11. Making the Diagnosis: What Is a Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD?

12. What Parents Should Expect from the School in the Diagnostic Process

13. A Comprehensive Treatment Program for ADHD

14. Questionnaire and Rating Scales for Parents and Teachers

15. What Does it Take to be an Effective School?

16. Most Commonly Prescribed Medications in the Treatment of ADD/ADHD

17. If a Child/Teen is Taking Medication

18. What Supports Do Teachers Need?

19. What Supports Do Parents Need?

Section 2: Checklists for Parents

20. What Children and Teens with ADHD Need at Home

21. Effective Behavioral Strategies for Parents

22. Preventing Behavioral Problems in the Home

23. Preventing Behavioral Problems Outside of the Home

24. Dealing with Hyperactive/Impulsive Behavior at Home

25. Positive Incentives and Reinforcers for Home

26. What Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Get Organized

27. Homework Tips for Parents

28. Giving Directions  Tips for Parents

29. Environmental Modifications that Make a Difference at Home

30. Pursuing an Evaluation for Your Child

31. Advocating for Your Child: Positive Strategies for Parents

Section 3: Checklists for Teachers

32. What Do Students with ADHD Need?
33. Effective Behavioral Strategies for Teachers
34. Preventing Behavioral Problems in the Classroom
35. Preventing Behavioral Problems During Those ‘Challenging Times’ of the School Day
36. Dealing with Hyperactive/Impulsive Behaviors at School
37. Positive Incentives and Reinforcers for School
38. What Teachers Can Do to Help Build Organizational and Study Skills
39. Homework Tips for Teachers
40. Getting Students’ Attention
41. Focusing Students’ Attention
42. Maintaining Students’ Attention and Involvement
43. Keeping Students On-Task During Seat Work
44. Tips for Giving Directions in the Classroom
45. Helping Your Inattentive, Distractible Students
46. Environmental Modifications that Make a Difference in the Classroom
47. If You Suspect Your Student Has ADHD
48. Typical Teacher Referral Forms
49. A List of Don’ts for Teachers
50. Assessment/Testing: Modifications and Adaptations
51. Lesson Presentation: Strategies and Modifications
52. Adaptations/Modifications of Materials

Section 4: Academic Strategies for Home and School

53. Common Reading Difficulties of Children/Teens with ADHD
54. Reading Strategies and Interventions for Home and School
55. Why is Writing Such a Struggle?
56. Strategies to Help with Pre-Writing
57. Multisensory Spelling Activities and Choices
58. Help with Editing Strategies and Other Tips
59. How to Help with Handwriting, Written Organization, and Legibility
60. Strategies for Bypassing Writing Difficulties
61. Math Difficulties and Interventions

Section 5:  Other Important Checklists for Parents and Teachers

62. The Necessity of a Team Approach
63. Accommodations for Memory Difficulties
64. Strategies for Aiding Memory Skills
65. Building Self-Esteem
66. Preschool / Kindergarten Issues and Strategies
67. Adolescent Issues and Strategies
68. Relaxation, Guided Imagery, and Visualization Techniques
69. Social Skills Issues and Strategies
70. The Student Study Team (SST) Process
71. What Is an IEP?
72. What is 504?
73. Student Learning Style/Interest Interview
74. Recommended Resources and Organizations

Editorial Reviews

Written by one of America's attention deficit disorder experts, "The ADD/ADHD Checklist" is packed with up-to-date facts, findings, and proven strategies and techniques for understanding and helping children and adolescents with ADD and hyperactivity National print & radio publicity Buyer's Choice.

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Reader Reviews

"This is an excellent, reader-friendly guide to ADD/ADHD. It is useful for parents and teachers alike, an it allows the reader to get answers to their questions quickly by simply looking through the detailed subject index to their specific issue. Topics like medication alternatives, specific approaches for parents, educational guidelines, and teaching strategies are but a few of the topics covered in this book. As an educator with experience dealing with ADHD children, I highly recommend this book."

A reader from Texas, February 6, 2000

"I picked up this book in order to research ADD/ADHD in response to my child's teachers suggestions that he may be such a child. This book is written in such clear terms that it de-mystifies this all enveloping area. It contains simple to follow checklists. But it's best feature for parents are the numerous suggestions for supporting your child at home and at school. I felt empowered by it to gain help for my child who is possibly borderline ADD, but to me seems like a regular boy who does not like putting much effort into school work and resents homework. The label ADD is frightening, but by no means suggests that your child should be medicated. This book supported my search for alternatives."

A reader from America Parent friendly, excellent parenting guidelines, January 26, 2000

"This book is a very good "first book" to start with if you are researching how to help your child. It is written in simple terms that parents can understand. It gives helpful tips on setting up your child's environment in order to help them be more successful. I have read many books on this subject, and this is a staple book for any parent of a child with ADD/ADHD."

A reader from San Ramon, CA USA, A very helpful book for any parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, May 23, 2001

 

 

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