Tips for Teaching Kids With ADHD
Simple classroom adjustments make it easier for a teacher to work with the strengths and weaknesses of a child with ADHD.
It is helpful for teachers to:
Understanding ADHD -- the Symptoms
The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- or ADHD -- vary from person to person, but consist of some combination of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Inattention. People who are inattentive have a hard time keeping their mind on one thing and may get bored with a task after only a few minutes. Focusing conscious, deliberate attention to organizing and completing routine tasks may be difficult. You may notice restlessness, procrastination, problems remembering obligations,...
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- Pair written instructions with oral instructions.
- Give clear instructions.
- Set up clear rules of behavior and consequences for breaking these rules.
- Seat the child near a good role model or near the teacher.
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