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About the Author |
| Edna D. Copeland, Ph.D.is a child/clinical psychologist and a pioneer in the evaluation and management of ADHD. She has always had a special interest in learning disabilities and their relationship to attention disorders. She has evaluated and treated hundreds of patients with both ADHD and LD and provides comprehensive evaluations for accommodations at the post-secondary level. Positions have included: Director of Psychology, Medical Center of Central Georgia’s Institute for Developmental Medicine ; and founder and director of the Northside Hospital Child Development Institute, a pioneer program in the treatment of ADHD in Atlanta. She has also taught in the Psychiatry Department of the Medical University of South Carolina and at Georgia State University. Recognized nationally as an authority on ADHD/ADD, she has authored several books and other publications on the subject, including Attention, Please! A Comprehensive Guide for Successfully Parenting Children with Attention Disorders (ADHD/ADD), Medications for Attention Disorders (ADHD/ADD) and Related Medical Problems and Attention Without Tension: A Teacher’s Handbook on Attention Disorders (ADHD/ADD). She has served on the professional advisory boards of CHADD and ADDA. Dr. Copeland presents lectures extensively throughout the United States to healthcare professionals, educators and parents. She has lectured internationally as well.
Valerie L. Love, M.Ed. has a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology and has worked with attention deficit students in both a teaching and counseling capacity. She has been a teacher, counselor, educational consultant, PTA President, school board member and community volunteer with children for 22 years. She has created and implemented award-winning drug abuse prevention programs for children in grades 3 through 8 and has presented numerous workshops to both children and parents. She is married and is the mother of two young adult children. |
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Summary Attention Please! Is an outgrowth of the authors extensive experiences treating children and their families. This book will help parents simplify the process of identifying, understanding and managing both ADHD and ADD. Special emphasis is given to methods for improving self- esteem, teaching responsibility and managing homework. This book combines the latest medical, psychological and educational research with real life experiences to illustrate problems and share solutions that have helped hundreds of children and their families.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1. Understanding Attention Deficit Disorders
Chapters
- Benjy and Tracey- Different Drummers
- What Are Attention Disorders?
What Is Living with Each Like?
History of Attention Disorders
Characteristics of Attention Disorders
Inattention/Distractibility
Impulsivity
Activity Level Problems
Overactivity/Hyperactivity
Underactivity
Overfocused Disorder
Noncompliance
Attention Getting Behavior
Immaturity
Poor Academic Achievement
Cognitive and Visual Motor Problems
Emotional Difficulties
Poor Peer Relations
Family Interaction Problems
Copeland Symptom Checklist for ADHD/ADD
- Causes of ADHD and ADD
Heredity vs. Environment
Organic Factors
Environmental Factors
Questions about the Causes of ADHD and ADD
Summary
- Determining if your child has ADHD or ADD
Nine-Step Plan for determining ADHD/ADD
Summary
Roles of the Members of the Treatment Team
Charts Utilized to Assess child’s Difficulties
Symptom Checklist for Preschool Children
Symptom Checklist for Elementary School Children
Part II: What Do WE Do Now?
- Treating the Whole Child
What Parents Need
Knowledge
Skills
Support
Plan for Action
Putting It All Together
Medical Interventions
Goal of Medication
Important Facts to Remember
Understanding Medication
First-Choice Medications
Ritalin
Dexedrine
Cylert
Side Effects of Stimulant Medications
Second Choice Medications
Tricyclic Antidepressants: Tofranil, Norpramin
Other Antidepressants: MAOI’s Prozac
Medications for Special Situations
Questions Most Often Asked About Medication
Summary
Medication Follow-up Questionaire
Medication Side Effects Checklist
Educational Interventions
Developmental Readiness
Appropriate Grade Placement
Learning Disabilities
Learning Style Preference
Language and Reading Disorders in Preschoolers
Legal Issues
Investigating Educational Options
Summary
Psychological Interventions
Parent Education and Training
Family Counseling
Behavior Modification
Cognitive Therapy
Social Skills Training
Individual Psychotherapy
Summary
Nutrition, Food Intolerances, allergies and chemical Sensitivities
Diet and Nutrition
Food Intolerance and sensitivity
Allergies
Chemical Sensitivities
Summary
Building Your Child’s Self Esteem
Encouragement is the Key
Set Realistic Goals
Plan Extracurricular Activities
Accentuate the Positive
Develop Pride in Family
Help Friendships Grow
Encourage Love of Pets
Get Physical
Provide Opportunities for Power
Keep Humor Alive
Be Kind to Yourself
Provide Education on ADHD/ADD
Listen
Summary
Using Discipline Effectively
Principles of Human Behavior
Practical Behavior Management Programs
Thinking Room Concept
Positive Incentive Program
Summary
Behavior Charts for Home and School
Teaching Responsibility
Hazards of Child Centered Philosophy
Indulgence of ADHD/ADD Children and Adolescents
Experiences Missed by Overindulged Children
Problems Experienced by Overindulged Children
Guidelines for a Successful Responsibility Program
Establishing a Responsibility Program
Responsibility is a Family Affair
Summary
Handling the Homework Hurdle
Basic homework Guidelines
Advanced Homework Guidelines
Summary
Epilogue
Appendices
References
Index
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