Table of Contents

1 Introduction: Childrens Mental Health Services: The Schools Vital Role 2 Characteristics of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 3 Causes of ADHD and Contributing Factors 4 ADHD Across the Lifespan 5 Causes of ADHD 6 Assessing ADHD in Children and Adolescents 7 Overview of Treatments for ADHD 8 ADHD as an Educational Disorder 9 Twenty Critical Ideas for Teaching Students with ADHD 10 Classroom Intervetions 11 Medical Management of ADHD 12 Helping Parents Find the Right Help 13 Helping Children with ADHD Understand Themselves Better Appendix References and Resources Index

About the Author

Harvey C. Parker, PhD, is the founder of CHADD, the largest national organization assisting children and adults with ADHD. He has authored more than six books, including The ADD Hyperactivity Workbook for Parents, Teachers, and Kids and Study Strategies Made Easy. He lives in Plantation, Florida.