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XIV. Managing Medication in School
A. Develop an adequate dose of regimen
B. Get feedback from all of the adolescent's teachers
C. Fine tune the dose for best coverage
D. Don't forget homework doses as needed
E. Prepare teens to resist peers asking for their Ritalin
References-Short List due to space limitation
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Kelley, M.L. (1990). School-home notes: promoting children's classroom success. New ork: Guilford Press.
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Zeigler Dendy, C.A. (1995). Teenagers with ADD: a parents' guide. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Table 1-Classroom Performance Survey
| Teacher |
|
| Subject |
|
| Period |
|
| Student |
|
| Date |
|
Please complete the following ratings in order to help us identify the student's strengths and areas of concern in the classroom and collect data about the student's academic performance, participation, and behavior.
| 1. |
Brings necessary materials to class |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 2. |
Completes class assignments |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 3. |
Completes homework on time |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 4. |
Records assignments consistently |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 5. |
Turns in completed work |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 6. |
Completes long term assignments |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 7. |
Attends to instructions in class |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 8. |
Arrives to class on time |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 9. |
Cooperates/participates in class |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 10. |
Demonstrates skills in reading assigned tests and materials |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 11. |
Demonstrates adequate spelling and writing skills in work |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 12. |
Takes notes in class to study |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 13. |
Performs satisfactorily on tests |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 14. |
Complete assigned work with accurate computation/detail |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 15. |
Completed assignments are legible |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 16. |
Relates positively to peers |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 17. |
Demonstrates respect for property |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 18. |
Relates positively to peers |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
| 19. |
Communicates own needs or asks questions |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 20. |
Accepts assistance when needed or offered |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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