ADD/ADHD alternatives in the classroom / Thomas Armstrong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Armstrong, Thomas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Education.

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Physical Description:

vii, 126 pages

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1999.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Limitations-and Assumptions-of the ADD/ADHD Paradigm

Assumption 1: ADD/ADHD is a biological disorder.

Assumption 2: The primary symptoms of ADD/ADHD are hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity.

Assumption 3: ADD/ADHD affects from 3 to 5 percent of all children.

Assumption 4: ADD/ADHD can be diagnosed through medical exams, observations, rating scales, performance tasks, and psychological tests.

Assumption 5: The most effective approach for treating ADD/ADHD involves the administration of psychostimulants such as Ritalin.

Assumption 6: Many children will continue to have ADD/ADHD throughout their lives.

Assumption 7: A child can have ADD/ADHD and also have other disorders.

Part 2: Alternatives to the ADD/ADHD Paradigm

Historical Perspective

Sociocultural Perspective

Cognitive Perspective

Educational Perspective

Developmental Perspective

Gender Differences Perspective

Psychoaffective Perspective

Toward a Holistic Paradigm

Part 3: Strategies To Empower, Not Control, Kids Labeled ADD/ADHD

Educational Strategies

Cognitive Strategies

Physical Strategies

Affective Strategies

Interpersonal Strategies

Ecological Strategies

Behavioral Strategies

Biological Strategies

Epilogue

References

Index

About the Author

Related ASCD Resources.

Notes:

"ASCD Stock No. 199273."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-119) and index.

OCLC:

923568183