Family-School Success for Children with ADHD. A Guide for Intervention

Distilling decades of research, this practical manual presents an innovative intervention for families of 6- to 10-year-olds (grades 1–5) with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Family–School Success (FSS) focuses on improving children’s behavior and academic performance by strengthening parent–child, teacher–student, and family–school relationships. Detailed guidelines are provided for implementing FSS with parent groups or individual families, including how to involve children in groups and collaborate with teachers. The authors discuss ways to deliver FSS effectively in school- and clinic-based settings, private practice, and primary care. In a convenient large-size format, the book features dozens of reproducible parent handouts and worksheets, assessment tools, and fidelity checklists, which can also be downloaded and printed.

This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

CONTENTS

Preface
I. Foundations of the Family–School Success Program
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Theoretical and Empirical Justification for Family–School Success
3. Setting Up the Family–School Success Program
4. Conducting Family–School Success Sessions
II. The Family–School Success Manual
5. FSS Session 1: Introduction to the Family–School Success Program
6. FSS Session 2: Strengthening Family Relationships
7. FSS Session 3: Understanding the Basics of Behavior Management
8. FSS Session 4: Preparing for Family–School Collaboration
9. FSS Session 5: Introducing the Token Economy
10. FSS Session 6: Understanding the Function of Behavior and Establishing the Homework Ritual
11. FSS Session 7: Managing Time and Goal Setting
12. FSS Session 8: Using Punishment Successfully
13. FSS Session 9: Planning for Future Success
III. Adaptations and Evaluation
14. Adaptations across Settings, Populations, and Time of Year
15. Assessing Intervention Fidelity, Engagement, and Outcomes, with Jenelle Nissley-Tsiopinis
16. Assessing the Outcomes of Family–School Success, with Yael Gross and Katie Tremont
Appendix A. Parent Handouts and Homework Assignments
Appendix B. Fidelity Checklists
Appendix C. Outcome Measures
References
Index