Managing ADHD in the K-8 Classroom

"Another powerful resource by Flick, filled with a wealth of up-to-date and research-based information about ADHD, effective strategies and interventions for managing the disorder, and expert guidance to enable students with ADHD to achieve success."
—Sandra Rief, Educational Consultant
Author of How to Reach & Teach Children With ADD/ADHD

"Flick′s methods on removing inappropriate behaviors were invaluable during my student teaching experience. The performance of my eighth-grade students with an ADHD IEP plan showed a marked improvement."
—Edwin Thompson, English Language Arts Teacher

"By following Flick′s practical recommendations, teachers will be able to systematically employ behavioral strategies to effectively improve classroom behavior and attention, increase academic performance, and positively impact the self-esteem of students in their class."
—Harvey C. Parker, Clinical Psychologist
Author of The ADHD Handbook for Schools

Improve problem behavior in your classroom with these ADHD facts and intervention strategies!

To help teachers gain a better understanding of ADHD, licensed clinical psychologist Grad L. Flick provides clear-cut behavioral intervention strategies for dealing with everything from general behavior challenges to specific issues related to ADHD.

Managing ADHD in the K–8 Classroom offers the latest research-based information about characteristics, assessment, and behaviors associated with ADHD, and provides appropriate options for responding to children′s challenging behavior. This valuable resource features case studies, checklists, graphs, and specific strategies that help general and special education teachers:

Make accommodations in the classroomPromote appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behaviorDeal with children′s impulsivity, attention problems, hyperactivity, difficulty following directions, and other problem behaviors related to ADHDUse relaxation and stress management techniques that strengthen teachers′ ability to handle behavioral challenges

Use these effective classroom management strategies to prevent disruptions and help your students with ADHD focus on learning!