Attention-Deficit Disorder Archives -- School

50clas.html

Teachers know what many professionals do not: there's no one syndrome of ADD, but many; that it rarely occurs by itself, but usually shows up entangled with other problems such as learning disabilities or mood problems; and that the treatment for ADD, despite the rosy picture in various texts, remains a task of hard work and devotion. Here are a few tips for classroom teachers on the school management of the child with ADD, from noted authorities Hallowell and Ratey.

50tips.html

A short easily understood pamphlet concerning the non-medication aspects of treating ADD. From Dr. Hallowell's and Ratey's Book, Driven to Distraction, due out in 1993.

8hints.html

Eight Principles to Guide ADHD Children by Dr. Barkley.

addlegal.html

Short list of questions frequently asked by parents when considering taking legal action against a district for failing to provide an appropriate education for a special ed child. Answers to the questions provided by Pete Wright, attorney for Shannon Carter. A plain-text version is available also.

back.txt

This document provides parents with info on planning for the return to School in September. Good to read any time of year.

beacon.html

Reprint of newspaper column published by the pseudonymous "Nina B." in January '94 describing a "developmental lab school" called Beacon High in Oakland, California.

chfind.txt

Some teachers have reported that they cannot tell parents that their child may have LD or ADD characteristics and are prohibited from referring a child for a comprehensive evaluation (Gag Order). If teachers are aware that a child is demonstrating some ADD or LD characteristics, can they remain silent? Should they? Do parents have legal remedies if their child should have been referred for services and was unserved for several years? By Pamela Darr Wright, LCSW.

idea.txt

IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This paper originally acted as an organizational tool for the participants of a meeting on the primary issues of: role of assessment practices, concerns about practices, and constraints on change. It closes with some examples of alternative approaches to improve the eligibility determination process.

iep-mtg.txt

As the parent of a child with special education needs, you should learn how to use the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process as an effective tool to obtain appropriate special education and related services for your child.

iep02.txt

Topics include: background info on Special Education, the visual learning channel, the language learning channel, what "free & appropriate" means, the referral process, the evaluation process. File contains info useful to all parents with a special needs child who must deal with a local Board of Ed in order to obtain special educational services for their child.

iepcklst.txt

An IEP Checklist, posted on Prodity March 7, 1993 by Cindy Meyer, as provided by Advocate Ellen Barnes.

iepdoc.txt

A review of the IEP process, who can attend meetings, notice, records, and what an IEP should include.

ieps-c.txt

IEP: A legal and practical analysis of the IEP process and how to get the best educational plan for your child. The parent must read and re-read this article several times with a yellow highlighter/red pen and be sure it is understood! To be a successful advocate for your child you must understand the law. Article written by Pam Wright.

interv.txt

Information about ADD in the classroom.

jury.txt

A West Virginia state court jury awarded a student and his parents $15,000.00 for a teacher's failure to administer oral testing as required in his IEP. Despite being admonished by the LD teacher and High School principal, the teacher refused to comply with the IEP.

parimp.txt

Edited and reformatted messages from various threads in ADD Forum. The unifying theme is the importance of parents in the educational process. Topics discussed include: the effects of poverty, developmental delays, parenting versus neurology, preparing kids for school, the possible role of schools, student records.

reithr.html

CIS ADDForum member Richard Reither is a marriage, family, and child counselor in Fresno, CA. This file includes several of his handouts for families and teachers of ADD children, including sections on motor activity, impulsivity, sustaining attention and motivation. Also included is a paper on learning disabilities ("a family affair"), and a paper by Linda Reither M.A. on the role of reasoning in learning, with some discussion of ADD.

stein.html

A preliminary draft of a new book written by Barbara Stein entitled ADD Made Easy!. The book deals with strategies usable by both the parent and teacher to assist a child who has ADD.

teach.txt

What can a teacher do with an ADD student?

trans.txt

What Works and What Doesn't. "The long term success of an ADD individual is enhanced by acquiring effective and socially acceptable coping skills."

triald.txt

Prepared by Peter Wright, Esq for use in training attorneys in the process of a special education due process hearing. Also a must read for parents and school personnel as well.

Last Modified: Thursday, October 02, 1997 9:34:45 PM