PPT-ADHD in the Classroom By.

Bethany Drees My Story Reasons for interest My definition How I want to use the information DefinitionSymptoms Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder A chronic condition that affects millions of children one of the most common childhood disorders and often persists into adulthood ADHD includes a combination of problems such as difficulty sustaining attention hyperactivity and impulsive behavior . Physiotherapist and . other specialists . involved in the care of students with ADHD . recommends . that students are given fidgets to amuse themselves when they are in the classroom. These fidgets are little squashy things that feel soft and wiggles in their hand. This they suggest avoids knocking on the desk of distracting others. ADHD. Kerry Shelton. CEP 841. July 30,2011. Why should we be concerned about ADHD. ?. . Approximately 2 million children across the United States suffer from ADHD.. In a classroom of average size (25-30 children) there is likely to be one child who has ADHD.. NORTHWEST COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE CLINIC. Wiggly. Worried. Weird. Warrior. - Common . psychiatric conditions and how they manifest in the school setting. Warm up Exercise . Think about a student you know who is seeking mental health treatment. . ADHD: Attention . Deficit. . Hyperactivity. . Disorder. ADHD . is. the . general. . term. . which. . is. . divided. . into. 3 . subtypes. ADHD-. Predominantly. Inattentive Type. ADHD-. Predominantly. Megan Bolch, PhD. Licensed Psychologist, Pediatric Care Specialists, P.A.. GOALS OF PRESENTATION. Provide an overview of ADHD. Symptomatology. Subtypes. Causes. Treatment. Highlight educational strategies that can allow children with ADHD to utilize their strengths and allow for a successful and inclusive academic environment. and . Listen. ?!. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Alice M. Hammel. Myths and Realities . What is Attention Deficit . Hyperactivity Disorder?. Test Your Knowledge About ADHD. ADHD Test. Sponsored by: The Santee Cares Grant . Program. Agenda. Quick review of basic concepts. Treatment decisions/choices. Techniques for classroom/homework. Tools to help build confidence. Parent group formation. ADHD. Why ADHD?. In 2016, about 6.1 million (9.4%) of children & adolescents received an ADHD diagnosis at some point. There are more ADHD diagnoses among adolescents (3.3 million), than among children aged 6-11 (2.4 million) or 2-5 (388,000). Attention deficit (hyperactivity) Disorder. These twice exceptional students may have LAYERS of abilities and disabilities that can hide behind each other, deceiving the most discerning observer. . 1. Disorder (ADHD) to Enjoy Schooling-A Comparative Study. Adigwe P. U. Howard University. * et. al. Outline of the Presentation. A. bstract. The Problem Nation faces. Morbidity and Mortality . -National . Kara . Lybarger. -Monson. Moorpark College, English Professor. klybargermonson@vcccd.edu. Multicultural Day 2018. Background. ADHD and ASD are neurological disorders. Research shows that the disorders have 50% genetic and 50% environmental causes. P.O. Box 8795Williamsburg, VA 23187 Classroom Interventions for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderConsiderations Packet For more information contact: mail:ttacwm@wm.edu Phone:221or 8004489Websit ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which is . a broad term, and the condition can vary from person to person. . It is . generally understood to . describe students who have . trouble . The ADHD Friendly Classroom. Do you teach a child who displays a high level of the following behaviours? . Easily distracted . Difficulty settling to activities . Restless . Fidgety . Noisy . Continually ‘on the go’ .