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 ID: 757655
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ADHD in the Classroom
By.
Bethany DreesSlide2
My Story
Reasons for interest
My definition
How I want to use the informationSlide3
Definition/Symptoms
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.
Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school
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Mayo ClinicSlide4
Their Feelings
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmM5sm8wYQQ
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHT3RKw1LAESlide5
Seen In the Classroom
School setting requires: Sit still. Listen quietly. Pay attention. Follow instructions. Concentrate.
demand
attention by talking out of turn/moving around the room
trouble
following instructions
forget
to write down homework assignments, do them, or bring completed work to school
trouble
with operations that require ordered steps, such as long division or solving equations
don’t
pull their weight during group work and may even keep a group from accomplishing its taskSlide6
Tips for Teachers
Schedule- have a daily routine and have a schedule visual for them
Organized- keep things in the same place in classroom, have them use a planner for homework and folders, allow time for them to organize
Rules- have consistent clear rules in place and posted
Give praise/rewards- reinforce the positive behavior they do
Seating- away from distractions and keep focus on the teacher
Instructions- repeat (if needed), use visuals, create outlines for note-taking
Class Work- a quiet area, WS & tests with fewer items, divide up longer projects into sectionsSlide7
School Counselor Support
Fidget Items- rubber/stress balls, seat cushion, workout bands, Velcro, tennis balls, lap buddies, pencil grippers, gum, podium access
Supervision- “time out” area, energy release activities, reward center, quiet space
List of interventions to try- with resources (token economy system, behavior charts, positive reinforcement ideas)
Resources- templates, notebooks, organizational materials, contracts, schedules, charts, games
Emotional support for teachers and parentsSlide8
References
National Institute of Health. (
n.d.
). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In National Institute of Health Website. Retrieved June 10, 2014, from
http://
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
HelpGuide.org
. (
n.d.
). Teaching Students with ADHD. In A Trusted Non-profit Resource. Retrieved June 10, 2014, from
http://
www.helpguide.org/mental/teaching_tips_add_adhd.htm
Mayo
Clinic Staff. (2013, March). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. In Mayo Clinic. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/basics/definition/con-20023647
LD Online. (1998). Helping the Student with ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers. In The World Leading Website on Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5911
/Slide9
References (Cont.)
Scholastic Instructor. (
n.d.
). 10 Common Challenges and Best Practices for Teaching Students With ADHD. In Scholastic. Retrieved June 10, 2014, from
http://
www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/10-common-challenges-and-best-practices-teaching-students-adhd
List
of Appropriate School-Based Accommodations and Interventions. (
n.d.
). Retrieved June 10, 2014, from
http://
www.insource.org/pdf/504accom.pdf
Compiled
by School Psychologists and Social Workers North Branford. (2004, September).
Interventions and Strategies for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A Handbook for Teachers and Parents.
In North Branford Schools. Retrieved June 10, 2014, from
http://
www.northbranfordschools.org/images/customer-files/adhdbooklet.pdf