Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD: Ready-To-Use Interventions for Elementary and Secondary Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dis

by Harvey C. Parker

Book Overview

Parents and teachers need strategies for helping children with ADHD who have problems in organization, behavior, study habits, reading, written language, and socialization. The hundreds of solutions... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886941297
• ISBN13: 9781886941298
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

A bit dry, but useful information found here

I read this book as a parent to a recently diagnosed child with ADHD, inattentive type -- and to someone who homeschooled my child last year (she's in traditional school now). The book does exactly what the cover says it will. Inside you'll find facts on: -- classroom accommodations -- how to set up a behavior plan (for teachers) -- newest meds for ADHD -- steps to improve attention in school -- helping your child with homework I'll review the book in terms of pros and cons. First the Pros: -- The book is well organized. The sections are succint and easy to read. The book does a fine job of delineating between "parent" sections and "teacher" sections. So, it is easy to find the sections that apply to each reader. -- As a parent, I found the homework help section refreshing and valuable. I have not found this information in other publications. Applied at home, the homework techniques are already making a positive impact at our house. -- Chapter 4 on inattentive type is a treasure, as that is the type my daughter has. Most ADHD books focus on hyperactivity or the "combined type" of ADHD. It was great to have a whole chapter on just inattentive type. -- Chapter 6 is all about comorbid disorders. You'll find this information in many other books; but not to the level of detail as is presented here. Dr. Parker gives us much more info on OCD, CD, anxiety, etc., than is typically offered. I will go back to this chapter again and again for reference material. It's really worth the read. Cons: -- The book's narrative is as dry as dirt. :) The information presented is correct and important, but reading the book is about as exciting as reading a cell phone owner's manual. Do not expect a riveting story. This is a guide and that's it. -- The information "for teachers" on ADHD, in terms of what ADHD is and how it works/doesn't work, seemed very basic. Nothing that isn't presented in many other books. I've read just a few books on ADHD and found all the info in other publications. The info on how to create behavior plans seemed pretty good, but again, nothing that opens new doors. I would hope any teacher trained in dealing with ADHD already knows this stuff. Overall I give this book 4 stars because it does exactly what it says it does. The bullets I listed in the Pros section make the book well worth the price and time spent reading it. I recommend this book for those sections, especially. Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD is a fine addition to one's ADHD library, but shouldn't be the only book in the library. If you have a child just recently diagnosed with ADHD, I whole heartedly recommend "ADHD -- Living Without Brakes" by Martin L. Kutscher as the place to begin learning about this condition. From that point, books like Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD will be more of a help, in my opinion.

parent/teacher

I have read many books on ADHD, as an educator this is the best that I have read. The interventions are great, and also the help in behavior modification techniques.