Western research regarding ADHD has taken time to reach the Middle East. However, over the last decade, educators and psychologists have come a long way in classifying individuals with ADHD, providing modified curriculum in inclusive classrooms, and utilizing innovative treatments to help students cope with hyperactivity and inattentiveness, both in their daily lives and in the classroom.
Help for Teachers and Educators
If you suspect one of your students as having ADHD, start with some basic research to understand the disorder at the following website: http://www.chadd.org/Chadd . For Arabic language support materials, refer to the following website: http://www.kaldkuwait.com/arabic/index.aspx
Unofficial Assessments and Resources for Documented proof
National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), Vanderbelt Assessment Scales
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale—TEACHER Informant http://www.uwmedicine.org/neighborhood-clinics/Documents/04VanAssesScaleTeachInfor.pdf
Scoring Instructions for the NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales https://depts.washington.edu/dbpeds/07ScoringInstructions.pdf
Child and Adults Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Understanding, Evaluating and Treatment of ADHD
Teaching Strategy Resources
(Differentiated or modified lesson plans, classroom management techniques)
Focusing on Success, Teaching Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder, Alberta Education
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) Resources for Teachers
(Also check with your school policies and procedures)
National Centre for Learning Disabilities: Understanding, creating and using IEPs
Learning Disabilities Online, Understanding IEPs, includes recommended books, articles, and parent and teacher forums
Help for Parents and Family Members
If you, or someone you know may be affected by ADHD, start with some basic research to understand the disorder at the following website: http://www.chadd.org/Chadd . For Arabic language support materials, refer to the following website: http://www.kaldkuwait.com/arabic/index.aspx
To complete a parent assessment, print the resource at the following website:
If you would like to speak with someone in Kuwait, and arrange a consultation and/or testing for ADHD, these centres provide a great deal of support in the areas of attention deficit and hyperactivity in the children:
Fawzia sultan rehabilitation Institute
Amaia Residence, Building 9,
Baghdad Street, Salmiya, Kuwait
+965 2572 0338
+965 2572 1757
Soor Center for Professional Therapy & Assessment
http://www.soorcenter.com/
Telephone: +965-2290-1677
Fax: +965-2290-1688
Hours of Operation: Sun-Thu, 10am to 8pm
Sat, 10am to 6pm
(Fri Closed.)
Email: info@soorcenter.com
Skype Id: soorcenter
Telephone: +965-2290-1677
Fax: +965-2290-1688
Hours of Operation: Sun-Thu, 10am to 8pm
Sat, 10am to 6pm
(Fri Closed.)
Email: info@soorcenter.com
Skype Id: soorcenter
Dr. Vincenza Tiberia, Licensed Psychologist
Tiberia Psychology Center
Mazaya Complex, 10th Floor, 4th Ring Road
Jabriya, Block 1A, Street 1, Kuwait
+965 9765 6522
+965 9981 6522
+965 222 69330
drtiberia@hotmail.com
Parent Support for IEPs
Helping You Understand Your Child's IEPs
If your child has already been classified as having ADHD, and is currently working under an Individual Education plan (IEP), the following link will help you better understand the IEP: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/iep/
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