Teaching Students with ADHD

Teaching Students with ADHD

by Paula Galey

This comprehensive 100-page photocopiable book provides support materials for teachers working with students who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It takes an inclusive approach and is based on the belief that all students are equal members of the school community and that schools have a responsibility to enhance the learning opportunities of all students, including those with special educational needs.  The book is divided into ten sections that support work in the areas of attention and learning; organisation; impulsive behaviour, and social behaviour. Each section is prefaced by comprehensive teacher notes, practical ideas, tips and implementation steps, and a broad range of useful templates and activities that teachers can tailor to their own circumstances.

Table of Contents:

1. The Classroom Environment

• Classroom Layout Plan
• Classroom Layout Checklist

2. Completing Tasks

• Sprint Sheet
• On-task Self-monitoring Chart
• Ribbon and Voucher
• Phonics Chart
• Personal Dictionary
• Studdy Buddy System
• Work Completion Checklist
• Good Day's Work Sheet

3. Presenting Information

• Model Work Sheets
• Sample Lesson Outline
• Learning Overview
• Activity Ideas
• Cooperative Learning Ideas
• Role Cards
• Peer- and Cross-age Tutoring Ideas

4. Teacher-Directed Teaching and Instructions

• Instruction Comic Strip
• Instruction Flash Cards

5. Organisation

• Visual Timetable
• Visual Timetable Pictures
• List of Daily Supplies
• Book Labels
• Perpetual Calendar
• Due Date Pictures
• Routine Chart and Transition Red Card
• Diary
• Outstanding Organisation and Trophy of Tidiness
• Picture Labels

6. Teacher Relationship

• Teacher Interaction Tokens
• Hassle Log
• Self-esteem Ideas

7. Parent Relationship

• Individual Behaviour Plan
• Individual Education Plan
• Evaluation of Individual Behaviour Plan
• Home/School Comments
• Progress Reports and Positive Notes

8. Managing Behaviour

• Behaviour Chart
• Analysis of Antecedents and Consequences (ABC Chart)
• Event Record
• Goal Menu and Incentive Menu
• Short-term Token Economy Contract
• Results Graph for Week Ending
• Response Cost Contract
• Self-monitoring Rating Scale
• Time Out System and Name Badge

9. Peer Relationships

• Lessons to Support Respecting Individual Differences
• Circle of Friends
• Social Behaviour Goals
• Guided Playground Observation
• Playground Plan

10. Teacher Intervention Plan

Age Suitability: Primary+