Sandra F. Rief M.A. - How To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions

It is both a pleasure and a privilege to provide this strong and unequivocal endorsement of so informative and consumer-friendly a book as this one. Grounded in the latest science of ADHD, filled with exceptionally detailed advice... parents and educators will find this book to be exceptionally useful in raising a successful ADHD child.

Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, and author of Taking Charge of ADHD

For over a decade, Sandra Riefs How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD has been the most definitive and user-friendly go-to guide for teachers and parents eager to help children with ADHD succeed in school, home, and life overall. Now updated with the latest research findings from the last ten years, this book outstrips even the original. Unlike so many other volumes, this book is hands-on, well-organized, extremely readable, and full of the kind of wise, practical advice that only comes from someone who has been there (and continues to be there!) helping teachers, parents, children, and youth struggling with ADHD. I especially like the focus on different ages, school settings, and subjects. My highest recommendation for this book, and my greatest praise for Sandra making this invaluable resource available!

Peter S. Jensen, M.D., director, Center for the Advancement of Childrens Mental Health and Ruane Professor of Child Psychiatry at Columbia University

Sandra Rief is one of the most astute as well as compassionate voices in the world about ADHD. She really gets it, and this book will give you what she gets. A wonderful contribution and valuable, practical resource for all teachers, parents, and clinicians.

Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of When You Worry About the Child You Love and coauthor of Driven by Distraction

This valuable resource should be at every teachers fingertips! Sandra Rief offers current research-based strategies and information on ADHD that are a must read for every educator.

Ellen Stantus, special education director, Davis School District, Farmington, Utah

This book not only addresses the latest research on this neuro-biological difference, but goes further by offering creative strategies for home and school in order to help these students reach their full potential. As always, Sandra Rief fills her book with what to do about it.

Jill Murphy, special educator, ADHD life skills and academic coach, ADD Resources Parent Support, and mother of two children with ADD/ADHD, Bonney Lake, Washington

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About the Author

Sandra F. Rief, M.A., is a leading educational consultant, author, and speaker on effective strategies and interventions for helping students with learning, attention, and behavioral challenges. Sandra presents seminars, workshops, and keynotes nationally and internationally on this topic. She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Illinois. Sandra was formerly an award-winning teacher (1995 California Resource Specialist of the Year) with over twenty-three years experience teaching in public schools.

Sandra is the author of several books and publications, including the following published by John Wiley & Sons: The ADHD Book of Lists; How to Reach and Teach All Students in the Inclusive Classroom (co-authored with Julie Heimburge); The ADD/ADHD Checklist: An Easy Reference for Parents & Teachers; and Alphabet Learning Center Activities Kit (co-authored with Nancy Fetzer).

Sandra also developed and presented the acclaimed educational videos ADHD & LD: Powerful Teaching Strategies and Accommodations; How to Help Your Child Succeed in School: Strategies and Guidance for Parents of Children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities; ADHD: Inclusive Instruction & Collaborative Practices, and together with Linda Fisher and Nancy Fetzer, the videos Successful Classrooms: Effective Teaching Strategies for Raising Achievement in Reading and Writing and Successful Schools: How to Raise Achievement & Support At-Risk Students.

Sandra is a past member of the CHADD National Professional Advisory Board and was on the faculty of NICHQ (National Initiative for Childrens Healthcare QualityCollaborative on ADHD). For more information, visit her website at www.sandrarief.com .

About This Book

This book offers comprehensive guidance to everyone engaged in the positive education of children who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Whether you are a classroom teacher or a parent; a special education teacher, counselor, or psychologist; or a school or district administrator, this book will be a valuable resource. Youll find information, techniques, and strategies to help these students succeed. While the book addresses the specific needs of students with ADD/ADHD, the strategies are also appropriate and recommended for all students who appear to have attention problems, learning disabilities, or are underachieving for any reason, including gifted children.