The principal's guide to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

"Elaine McEwan has a good-news message: Students with ADHD can succeed at home, in school, and in the community." "Here is what you need to know about ADHD in order to make sure your school's ADHD students get the kind of assistance they need to flourish. The author starts with an overview, describing likely symptoms and answering commonly asked questions about the disorder. You'll learn what ADHD is, what causes it, and how it is treated; how to tell when a student has ADHD; how to develop programs that help students and fit legal requirements; which ideas, strategies, and services will maximize your students' learning; and how to make positive, productive connections with your ADHD students' families." "Includes dozens of checklists, sample letters, and reproducible forms. This handbook will make it easier for you to develop and maintain a workable process for dealing effectively with attentional concerns."--Jacket.