Publisher's Synopsis
This video program introduces professionals in training, teachers, and parents to a variety of the most effective techniques for managing ADHD in the classroom, at home, and on family outings. Featuring interviews with parents of ADHD children, this program equips school professionals with the understanding they need to work in conjunction with the parents of their ADHD students.
With an emphasis on the value of parent groups for education and support, Russell A. Barkley clearly describes behavior modification techniques such as home-token systems and time-out strategies. The video format allows the audience to see the techniques in action. Viewers learn the importance of positive reinforcement for good behavior, reducing the length of assigned work, emphasizing problem solving, externalizing rules, anticipating problems before changing activities, and parent training.
Manual
Summarizing and expanding on the information covered in the videotape, the accompanying 30-page manual details various treatments for ADHD including parent education and counseling, parent training in child/adolescent behavior management, teacher education, classroom curriculum adjustments and behavior management, and medications. A helpful reference, the manual also suggests additional resources on treating ADHD for professionals and parents, as well as books for ADHD children and their siblings.
Award
Certificate of Merit, Houston International Film Festival
