Characteristics Of Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Students who struggle with staying focused inside the classroom.

- Types. 

• Inattentive
• Hyperactive
• Combined

- Feeling fidgety, restless, or blurting out answers.

- Having poor attention, skipping tasks, or being impulsive.

- Being hyperactive

- Rule-governed behavior and increased variability of task performance.

- Identification

• Difficulty Focusing
• Making careless mistakes
• Trouble with instructions
• Distracted
• Forgetfulness
• Losing or misplacing things
• Avoiding tasks
• Trouble waiting

Instructional Strategies/Accommodations For Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

- Positive attitudes toward inclusion of students with ADHD (accept them into the classroom).

- Ability to collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team (work with others).

- Knowledge of behavior management procedures.

- Personal characteristics (understanding of your students).

- Sit them in a place of the room where you can easily see them.

- Fidget toys or tools

- Sensory items

Resources For Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

- ADHD Support & Resources - This page provides you with free information on ADHD - https://add.org/adhd-resources/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZUC49Ygr7hHHSMAwhjwZ0svEW9Ok2Qy1DsHlt5ntOhzBEcRSNfK-yNhoCZUkQAvD_BwE 

- ADHD In Classroom - This page gives you ideas and resources on how to help students in your class with ADHD - https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/treatment/classroom.html 

- Family  Resources - This page gives tips for families who have children with ADHD - https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/departments/adhd-and-learning-differences-program/family-resources 

- Video - This video helps understand children with ADHD -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-qh4NRdmGU 

- Video - This video gives insight on parenting strategies for children with ADHD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktb520seHYk