Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators » (1st Edition)

George Giuliani is an assistant professor at Hofstra University's School of Education and Allied Health and Human Services, in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. He is the executive director of the National Association of Special Education Professionals, president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE), vice-president of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, and an educational consultant for various school districts. He has provided numerous workshops for parents and teachers on a variety of special education and psychological topics.

Giuliani earned Board Certification as a Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Giuliani is also a New York State licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and has an extensive private practice focusing on children with special needs. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, Suffolk County Psychological Association, Psi Chi, American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Giuliani earned his BA from the College of the Holy Cross, MS from St. John's University, JD from City University Law School, and PsyD from Rutgers University, The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

Giuliani is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators.

Understand key concepts of ADHD to effectively manage your classroom!

Working with students who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for educators. This valuable resource provides general and special education professionals with an understanding of ADHD and appropriate strategies to help children participate in the classroom experience and develop to their fullest potential.

Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD presents practical, nuts-and-bolts methods and a concise glossary for teaching and working with this unique group of students. The authors, recognized experts in the field, succinctly cover:

• The characteristics of ADHD
• The processes and legal requirements for identifying students with ADHD
• Understanding different treatment options and how students are diagnosed
• Instructional techniques and behavioral interventions
• Classroom accommodations and modifications

Use this indispensable text to help you work effectively with parents, other professionals, and the outside community in fostering successful learning experiences for students with ADHD.

Preface     vii
Acknowledgements     ix
About the Authors     xi
Reviewing Your Current Knowledge of Students With ADHD     1
Identifying Characteristics of Students With ADHD in Your Classroom     9
Understanding the Legal Requirements for Identification of Students With ADHD     19
Understanding the Evaluation Procedures Used in the Assessment of Students With ADHD     25
Understanding How Students With ADHD Are Diagnosed     31
Identifying Treatment Options for Students With ADHD     43
Understanding the Key Components to Effective Classroom Management for Students With ADHD     57
Implementing Academic Instruction Techniques     59
Implementing Behavioral Intervention Techniques     73
Implementing Classroom Accommodation and Modification Techniques     85
Glossary     89
References     95
Index     101