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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Tips for the Teacher
Simple classroom adjustments make it easier for a teacher to work with the strengths and weaknesses of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
It is helpful for teachers to:
- 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.
Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.
WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic
Edited by
Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD on October 01, 2005
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