Pathfinder
Resources for Teachers and Parents working with Children with ADD
Introduction: The challenge of working with a student
with ADD can be frustrating and overwhelming. I believe that information is
power. The purpose of this pathfinder is to provide teachers and parents with a
list of valuable rescores on the internet. I hope this pathfinder will provide
resources that will provide answers to help children with ADD reach their full
potential.
Key Terms: ADD, homework, resources, strategies, modifications,
teachers, parents, organization
Search Strategy:
In the past the only search engines than I had used were Google and
ERIC. In my search I used two search engines that were new for me, Dogpile and Vivismo.I found both Dogpile and Vivismo to be very
easy to use. These engines worked well because my search was very specific.
Resources:
Internet Resources:
www.educationworld.com
Go to “Saving Grace-Handling ADD in the
classroom”. This site gives a useful list of effective classroom
strategies.
www.teachervision.com
Go to “The Art of Teaching Needs”. Articles and resources for the classroom teacher. Provides modifications to incorporate in the classroom. Making inclusion a success in your classroom.
www.school.familyeducation.com
See “ADD and Family
Education”. The site provides information on how to work as a
family to help your child improve their self-esteem. Many helpful study skills
are provided.
www.curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sped/projects/ose/categories/add.html#resoures
This site is very current and links change frequently
because of continues updates. SpecificLinks gave a
list of very useful resources for both teachers and parents.
www.addresources.org
This is a wonderful resource for both teachers and parents.
I t gives clear and concise information about ADD. The site provides up to date
articles and conferences for teachers and parents.
www.owl.english.purde.edu/handouts/grammer/index.html
OWL-online writing lab. This site
gives very helpful information on Grammer,
Punctuation, and Spelling. Most students with ADD struggle with writing. This
is a useful for parents and students to use at home.
www.byu.edu/stife/cdu/learning/txt-rdg.php
This site gives useful information on ho to read and
understand a Textbook. This is a good resource for teachers working with all
students. A very easy to understand explanation of Systematic
Reading-SQ5R. Many skills are explained to help the student pull out the
important information in a Textbook.
www.aplus.math.com
Many children with ADD struggle with math. This site was developed
to help students improve math interactively. The two that were most helpful
were Game Room and Homework Helper.
www.mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11064/anxiety.html
This site helps students with ADD reduce their Math Anxiety.
A very complete explanation is given for why is difficult for a student with
ADD. The site provides very specific study skills and video tutoring.
www.asdk12.org/depts/sped/studu.asp#time
This site is to assist students, teachers and parents in
locating Internet Study Skills resources.
Print Resources:
Copeland,
E. and Love, V. (1995). Attention
without Tension. Plantaton, Florida:
Specialty Press.
A book that provides many useful tools
necessary to identify and manage children with Attention Disorders.
Dornbush, M. and Pruitt, S. (1995). Teaching
the Tiger. Duarte, CA: Hope Press.
A handbook for individuals involved in the education of
students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Tourette
Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder.
Flick,
G. (1996). Power Parenting for Children with
ADD/ADHD. West Nyack,NY:Simon & Schuster.
A guide that provides practical, real-life
techniques and activities to help parents in dealing with a child with ADD.
Parker,
H. (1994). The ADD/ADHD Workbook for
Parents, Teachers, and Kids. Plantation, Florida:
Specialty Press.
The workbook was designed to give practical information to
parents and teachers about ADD. This book provides hands-on training to assist
parents and teachers in managing aspects of the disorder at home and in school.
