ADHD y LD: Estrategias para el salon de clases al alcance de su mano

This six-page (tri-fold) Spanish-language guide by Sandra Rief is an invaluable quick-reference classroom tool for all those who serve students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)/ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and other learning disabilities (LD) in schools.  ADHD & LD: Classroom Strategies at Your Fingertips/ADHD y LD: Estrategias para el salon de clases al alcance de su mano is also an excellent teacher training/professional development resource for educators working with English Language Learners (ELL) and those teaching in bilingual classrooms or Spanish-speaking environments.

The first page of the guide provides critical and concise answers to the questions: What is ADHD? What is LD? Both disorders are defined and described in practical terms, including a list of key characteristics, different iterations of the disorders, common treatments, and IEP/504 eligibility criteria. Pages 2-6 describe practical and effective strategies teachers can use in both general and special education classrooms to meet the needs of students with ADHD and LD and overcome common challenges associated with educating this population.

Teachers will learn strategies for

• Getting and maintaining students’ attention
• Differentiating instruction
• Improving students’ organization, study skills, and written language proficiency
• Establishing effective collaborative relationships

ADHD & LD: Classroom Strategies at Your Fingertips is also available in English.