A one of a kind resource offering teachers, school psychologists, counselors, social workers, administrators, and parents practical advice for working with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD). Affecting 6-15% of the population, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common of the childhood behavior disorders. Associated with this disorder’s core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are a variety of disruptive classroom behaviors (e.g. calling out, leaving seat, interrupting activities etc.). Consequently, it is not surprising that these students are at risk for school failure. These children, so far, are not being recognized or appropriately served by the schools; instead they are misdiagnosed, denied appropriate school services or simply neglected. But persistent efforts of parents of children with learning disabilities and the endeavors of a few organizations working in this area have however, generated a great deal of awareness. Now the situation is beginning to change. Finally, the schools have started to identify children and adolescents with learning disabilities and teachers are recognizing the need to learn ways of serving these students. Newer methods of teaching children with learning disabilities are also becoming widely accepted. Many of the children with ADHD have tremendous educational potential, which could be fostered, if early and timely intervention is provided. The teachers have to be sensitized to the problem. They have to adopt a positive attitude and use effective strategies to cope with the problems faced by these children. The persistent efforts of parents and teachers of children with attention deficit disorders and the endeavours of parent support organizations and NGOs have created enough awareness about the plight of children with ADHD. These children were not being recognized or appropriately served by the schools; instead, they were misdiagnosed, denied appropriate school services, or simply neglected. This is a comprehensive book regarding ADHD that children experience in school. It discusses all aspects of the issue ranging from identification, causes remediation, teaching strategies and how to make learning joyful for these children. The approaches suggested in this book are practical and capable of being adopted in any situation. It provides basic information about ADHD and will prepare current and prospective teachers and other school personnel to teach and work with students with ADHD in the schools. Designed to be a practical guide for teachers and parents in dealing with children with ADHD, this book can be used for pre-service or in-service courses or for a workshop for parents. The useful material can comprise an entire course on ADHD, or it can serve as part of a course in a related area. This book is especially important in the light of the fact that the 86 Constitutional Amendment has made education and fundamental right for every child in the age 6-14 years and when the bill on free and compulsory education is being drafted.
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