Teaching Teens with ADD: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents [Paperback]

Chris Zeigler Dendy (Author), Chris A. Zeigler Dendy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

From the author of the highly acclaimed Teenagers with ADD comes a new book especially for teachers of teenagers with attention deficit disorder. This book contains concise summaries of over fifty key issues related to ADD and school success. From understanding the basics of ADD to using effective interventions, everything a teacher needs to know is included in this book. Busy teachers and administrators will appreciate the ease of using this quick reference. Parents who see their children struggling can use this book at home, especially when faced with homework difficulties, and to help to co-ordinate efforts with teachers. Particularly helpful for the home-school partnership are the many blank forms and checklists, suitable for photocopying. An invaluable tool, this book gives teachers what they need to know in order to support their students and help them to succeed in school.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A much-needed, highly informative addition to the literature on adolescents with ADD/ADHD. Comprehensive and easy to read."

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"This Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents is one of the most useful books ever published to help you to help your teenager who has ADD or ADHD. The book's many facts and creative ideas are presented in an easy to read format and Ms. Zeigler writes directly and succinctly. The book also contains numerous diagrams and tables.

The main portion of this 352 page book consists of 75 different short chapters, each called a 'Summary.' These summaries range from a description of the neurological basis of ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) to accommodations and strategies for helping your teen. The first section of these summaries covers the basic information needed to understand ADD and ADHD. Other sections include academic and learning issues, organizational skills, pertinent federal laws, useful medication, and classroom management.

There are summary tables that compare the behavior of ADD and ADHD students to other students. There is also a summary of the differing tendencies in behavior of boys and girls. In addition, Ms. Zeigler devotes a large portion of the book to teaching strategies in learning mathematics, improving memory, preparing written assignments, and combating disorganization.

The 75 summaries are followed by two appendices:

One contains a set of forms that can be used to improve studying, outlining essays, planning weekly projects, and similar tools. The second appendix helps the parent or teacher with such tasks as developing IEP's or assessing student behaviors.

This is the ideal book to read cover to cover, or for a busy parent or an overworked teacher to use as a bedside reference to help their teenager make the best use of his talents. If you want to help your teenager lead the fulfilling life he deserves, buy and use this book." --Jon Meyerson, LCSW-C, family therapist, writing in the newsletter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Woodbine House (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890627208
• ISBN-13: 978-1890627201
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written for teachers, but also great for parents, November 15, 2001

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Carol Watkins "Psychiatrist" (Parkton, Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Teens with ADD: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents (Paperback)

This book is full of practical--real world tested--solutions for the school difficulties of adolescents with AD/HD.

Ms. Ziegler Dendy has formatted the book so that it is clear, and accesible. The book is organized into sections so that a busy teacher or parent does not have to pour over the whole book in order to deal with a specific problem. You can immediately tell what chapter and which page will deal with each specific educational challenge.

When she makes suggestions, she generally includes information on specific materials, such as organizers, notecards, that might be necessary to set up a particular strategy. I liked her section on written expression. She covers essays and even the production of poetry. I have recommended many of the techniques she covers. Her section on medication is better than what I see in many books about AD/HD. She highlights the importance of understanding how long a given medication actually lasts. Often students are blamed for irritable behavior that occurs during periods when the medication has actually worn off.

I would recommend this book to both parents and educators. Although it is written for teens, it might also be helpful individuals dealing with some older elementary school students.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book arranged very helpfully, December 6, 2002

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This review is from: Teaching Teens with ADD: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents (Paperback)

The author arranges content in a fashion that makes it quick/easy to find what you are looking for. Often we who deal with ADD teens are looking for material because the latest crisis has us pulling out our hair. This book is arranged so you can quickly find your dilemma addressed clearly. The book is reassuring to parents and teachers as one immediately recognized one's child described in detail. We are not the only one and it will be ok!! High school is NOT the way the rest of the work world operates, they WILL find their niche in life. The best part is the strategy page that accompanies each area of difficulty i.e., strategies for dealing with forgetfulness, for their total lack of time sense (tardy, poor long term planning, etc). The second best part is the section on neurotransmitters, MRI scan results and genes linked to ADD. In other words, ADD is real and our children are not lazy or character flawed. They are trying to cope as best they can but have one hand tied behind their back. The book helps us help them, and teach them to help themselves.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parents of ADHD/ADD children: this book is practical!, July 12, 2001

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L. Warren Walter, Ph.D. (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Teens with ADD: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents (Paperback)

I am a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, GA. I work with many children and teens who have attention deficits. Ms. Dendy's book is outstanding, because it gives practical, descriptive strategies about what you can actually do to help your child. I've told parents that it is the instruction manual for their ADD/ADHD child.

This book is also "user friendly." You can look in the index, choose your topic, go there and get an excellent strategy for your child's problem. This is great for time-challenged parents, and for parents (often dads) who need a quick read to get just the facts.

There are also forms in the appendix that can be copied. For example, there's a Weekly Project Planner form that can be copied so that everyone in the house knows when something is due. This helps your child and you to focus on the project, and not on how much they were supposed to have finished. It also teaches them (with your assistance) how to organize their time to complete a project.

Finally, for parents who are having to work with their school to establish an IEP, 504 plan, or get other modifications, the book has excellent information about how to go about all of these steps.

Buy it today!

L. Warren Walter, Ph.D.