What is ADHD? Find out about the causes and developmental
characteristics of ADHD from childhood to adolescence.
Is there a treatment plan? This comprehensive resource outlines
the preparation and goals for therapeutic intervention, medications
and what ADHD teens, teachers and parents should know about them.
Includes training programs for building attentions, social skills,
organizational/study skills, and anger control.
How can you improve behavior? Dr. Flick present techniques to
address non-compliance, inattention, memory difficulty, impulse
control disorder, and aggression by strengthening communication,
family structure and orientation, and guiding rather than directing
the teens behavior. Methods include behavioral contracts, behavior
penalty plans, rewards and fines, and guidelines for modifying
rules and expectations.
You'll find 15 useful appendices, with reproducible information
handouts for teens, teachers, and parents. Included in a
"Twelve-Step Program for Parents and Teachers of ADHD Teens," as
well as reproducible "ADHD Diagnostic Checklist and Treatment
Organizer."
In short, Dr. Grad Flick gives you one of the most practical
and complete resources available for understanding the nature and
treatment of attention deficit disorder. He helps adolescents with
ADHD prepare for adulthood. He shows how to create a network of
support, and he provides the most up-to-date resources for teens,
teachers, counselors, and parents.
General
Imprint: |
Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2000 |
First published: |
August 2000 |
Authors: |
Grad L. Flick
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Dimensions: |
293 x 205 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
428 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-13-032021-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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LSN: |
0-13-032021-8 |
Barcode: |
9780130320216 |
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