THE ADHD BOOK OF LISTS

A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens
with Attention Deficit Disorders 

Sandra’s latest book published in 2003.  It is a comprehensive 482-page soft-cover book with reproducibles.  This indispensable resource contains the most current information and strategies organized in an easy-to-read and quick to locate “list” format.

 

 Table of Contents

Section 1: Understanding, Diagnosing and Treating ADHD

1. Definitions & Descriptions of ADHD
2. ADHD and the “Executive Functions
3. What is Currently Known and Unknown About ADHD
4. Diagnostic Criteria For ADHD (DSM-IV)
5. Behavioral Characteristics of ADHD
6. ADHD Statistics and Risk Factors
7. What the Research is Revealing About ADHD
8. Probable Causes of ADHD
9. Positive Traits and Characteristics in Many People with ADHD
10. ADHD “Look Alikes”
11. ADHD and Co-Existing (or Associated) Disorders
12. Developmental Course of ADHD Across the Lifespan
13. Girls with Attention Deficit Disorders
14. Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD
15. The School’s Role and Responsibilities in the Diagnosis of ADHD
16. Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Recommendations for Parents
17. If You Suspect a Student Has ADHD: Recommendations and Information for Teachers & Other School Personnel
18. School-Based Assessment for ADHD
19. Parent and Teacher Rating Scales, Questionnaires, and Interview Questions
20. ADHD and the Affect on the Family
21. The Impact of ADHD on School Performance and Success
22. A Comprehensive Treatment Program for ADHD
23. Research-Validated Treatments for ADHD
24. Medication Treatment and Management
25. If a Child/Teen is Taking Medication: Advice for Parents and School Staff
26. Alternative and Unproven Treatments for ADHD

Section 2:   Preventing and Managing Behavior Problems: Strategies, Supports, and Psychosocial Interventions

27. Target Behaviors for Students with ADHD
28. Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for School
29. Classroom Management Tips
30. Environmental Accommodations and Supports in the Classroom
31. Preventing Behavior Problems During Transitions and “Challenging Times” of the School Day
32. Tips for Giving Directions & Increasing Student Compliance
33. Class (Group) Behavior Management Systems
34. Disciplining Students: Addressing Student Misbehavior in the Classroom
35. Individualized Behavior Management, Interventions, and Supports
36. Strategies to Aid Calming and Avoid Escalation of Problems
37. Tips for Dealing with “Challenging” or “Difficult” Behaviors
38. Proactive Parenting: Positive Discipline & Behavior Management Strategies
39. Following Directions: Tips for Parents to Improve Children’s Listening & Compliance
40. Preventing Behavior Problems Outside of the Home
41. Reward and Positive Reinforcers for Home
42. Social Skills Interventions & Teaching Pro-social Behavior
43. Common Triggers or Antecedents to Misbehavior
44. Sources and Resources for Behavioral Management

Section  3:  Instructional Strategies, Accommodations, and Supports

45. Strategies for Engaging Students’ Attention & Active Participation
46. Strategies for Inattentive, Distractible Students
47. Adaptations, Accommodations  and Modifications: What’s the Difference?
48. Instructional Interventions & Accommodations
49. Adaptations and Modifications of Assignments
50. Adaptations and Modifications of Materials
51. Strategies for Presenting Lessons
52. Testing Modifications and Adaptations
53. Accommodations for Learning Styles

Section 4 :  Study Skills/Learning Strategies, Organization, and Homework Tips

54. Memory Strategies and Accommodations
55. Metacognitive and Learning Strategies
56. ADHD: Struggles with Organization, Time Management, & Study Skills
57. What Teachers Can Do to Help with Organization
58. What Parents Can Do to Help with Organization
59. What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management
60. What Parents Can Do to Help with Time Management
61. Homework Tips for Teachers
62. Homework Tips for Parents

Section 5:  Academic Difficulties in Reading, Writing, and Math

63. Common Reading Difficulties in Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders
64. The Reading Process: What Good Readers Do
65. Strategies for Building Word Recognition, Reading Vocabulary, and Fluency
66. Reading Tips and Strategies for Parents
67. Strategies for Reading Comprehension
68. Why Writing is Such a Struggle for Students with ADHD
69. Strategies to Help with Pre-Writing (Planning & Organizing)
70. Strategies for Building Skills in Written Expression
71. Help with Editing Strategies and Other Tips
72. Multi-sensory Spelling Strategies and Activities
73. Strategies for Improving Fine Motor, Handwriting, Written Organization, & Legibility
74. Strategies for Bypassing and Accommodating Writing Difficulties
75. Math Difficulties Associated with ADHD
76. Math Strategies and Interventions

Section  6:  Collaborative Care and Practices to Support Children with ADHD

77. The Necessity of a Team Approach
78. The Student Support Team (SST) Process
79. What Supports and Training Do Teachers Need?
80. What Supports and Training Do Parents Need?
81. Groundbreaking Advances in the Collaborative Care of Children with ADHD

Section  7:  If Students Need Special Education, Related Services, or Other School Supports and Accommodations

82. Educational Rights for Children with ADHD
83. IDEA as it Applies to Students with ADHD
84. How Section 504 Applies to Students with ADHD
85. IEPs & The Special Education Process
86. Disciplining Students with Disabilities Under Special Education Law (IDEA)

Section 8: Additional Lists for Understanding, Supporting, and Improving Outcomes for Individuals with ADHD

87. What Students with ADHD Need for School Success
88. What Children and Teens with ADHD Need from Parents
89. Do’s and Don’ts for Teachers
90. Communicating with Parents: Tips for Teachers
91. Parent Advocacy: Tips and Strategies
92. ADHD in the Young Child
93. ADHD in Adolescents
94. ADHD in Adults
95. Stress Reduction, Relaxation Strategies, and Exercise
96. Resources on the Internet

Appendix:  Charts, Forms,  and Visual Prompts

Homework Assignment Log
Homework Assignments
Student Weekly Planning Schedule
Things to Do Today
Classroom Procedures: What Do You Expect Students to Do When…?
Example illustrations of Morning Routine: 
Home Note
How to Establish a School-Home Daily Report Card
Daily School Report Card
Reward Form (Sample)
Classroom Behavioral Chart
Student Daily Behavioral Report
Student Weekly Progress Report
Connect the Dots Chart
Weekly Behavior Report
Behavior Rating Sheet
Daily Performance Record
Student-Generated Progress Report
Student Goal Sheet
Self-Monitoring Form
Response Cost Chart
Student Contract
Student Contract
Homework Coupon
ADHD Management Plan
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale

 

Editorial Reviews

The ADHD Book of Lists is a comprehensive, reliable source of answers, practical strategies, and tools written in a convenient list format. Created for teachers (K-12), parents, school psychologists, medical and mental health professionals, counselors, and other school personnel, this important resource contains the most current information about Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is filled with the strategies, supports, and interventions that have been found to be the most effective in minimizing the problems and optimizing the success of children and teens with ADHD. The book contains a wealth of information to guide in the management of ADHD in school and at home. In addition, The ADHD Book of Lists' 8/12" x 11" lay flat format is filled with reproducible checklists, forms, tools, and resources.

"When Sandra Rief writes about ADHD and educational issues, people listen! Rief, widely recognized as the leading authority on these topics, has an extraordinary gift for identifying key challenges and providing practical, effective tips for helping children succeed in school. Her latest book, The ADHD Book of Lists, is another indispensable tool for both parents and teachers! As the author of two popular books on ADHD, I always use Sandra's books as primary references."

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, author, Teenagers with ADD and Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD

"Educating ADHD kids can be a real challenge for everyone involved. The ADHD Book of Lists combines Sandra Rief's classroom-proven techniques with current information about this condition and should be required reading for all teachers and parents of ADHD children."

Harlan R. Gephart, M.D., Center for ADHD, Bellevue, Washington

"If you are looking for information, tips, strategies, interventions, references and tools to help your child or student with ADHD, Sandra Rief's book has it all in an easy-to-read, comprehensive encyclopedia of practical information for parents and educators. As an in-service provider, I am always looking for the right source of information, and this is the book I have been waiting for!"

Beth A. Kaplanek, RN, BSN, advocate, parent of an ADHD Child, and former national president of CHADD

"Look no more— this is it! This book is the consummate resource for finding everything you want to know about ADHD— from diagnosis to intervention. Valuable for both parents and professionals."

Ginger E. Gates, Ph.D., NCSP, LSSP, school psychologist and professional development trainer, Houston, Texas

Reader Reviews

"Without a doubt, this is the most comprehensive and easy-to-read book on AD/HD I have ever read. This book would be an excellent reference for any classroom with AD/HD students. The list format makes finding what you're looking for a pleasant experience. Plus, I've been able to incorporate many of the strategies presented in this book, and I'm extremely pleased with the results. Great buy!"

A reader from Los Angeles , June 13, 2003

"The text of this extensive book is easy to read, and will be an asset to any elementary teacher with ADHD students in their classroom. I like the way the lists are categorized, so it isn't necessary to read whole chapters to find out what you are looking for. It's great! Teacher Friendly!"

A reader from San Diego, CA, May 27, 2003

 

 

 

 

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