ADHD -
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
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Students have a hard time concentrating in class they have a tendency not focusing well in class
Boys “are three times more likely to receive an ADHD than girls.” (Kinmen, March 22,2016, 3) Boys show signs of ADHD easier as they manifest their symptoms with activity such as running and spontaneity
SYMPTOMS:
impulsivity or “acting out”
hyperactivity, such as running and hitting
lack of focus, including inattentiveness
inability to sit still
physical aggression
talking excessively
frequently interrupting other peoples’ conversations and activities
(Kinmen, March22,2016, 10)
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH MY SON:
I have 2 sons and my oldest son was diagnosed with mild ADHD. I was advised by his kindergarten and his grade one teacher that he should get tested for ADHD as he exhibits signs of the disorder. They advised that he does not focus well and seems to always want to move. I took him to our pediatrician and they did some tests on him and confirmed that he has a mild form of the disorder.
Now at school, he has an IEP to help him focus. He is now in grade 8 and doing well. I think that my younger son may have it, but his teachers have not said anything yet. I am proud of my older son as he is working hard and has “calmed down” and started to focus a little better. He still has his moments and gets off track but I know what triggers him and it helps knowing that my son needs accommodations.
TIPS THAT TEACHIERS CAN USE TO ASSIST IN TACHING CHILDREN WITH ADHD:
Providing the class with rules for the students
Plan to teach harder subjects in the morning
Provide homework assignments in the same area of the classroom everyday
Offer breaks to the students
Let the student sit with a positive student and way from any distractions
Smaller groups are not as distracting as a bigger group. So allow the student to work in smaller groups
Provide student with a mentor who can help the student do their work.
Be positive with the student and try to deter an negative reminders
Provide warnings for the student to remind them if there are any changes that will happen in the near future.
Advise the student how to avoid negative situations.
Boys “are three times more likely to receive an ADHD than girls.” (Kinmen, March 22,2016, 3) Boys show signs of ADHD easier as they manifest their symptoms with activity such as running and spontaneity
SYMPTOMS:
impulsivity or “acting out”
hyperactivity, such as running and hitting
lack of focus, including inattentiveness
inability to sit still
physical aggression
talking excessively
frequently interrupting other peoples’ conversations and activities
(Kinmen, March22,2016, 10)
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH MY SON:
I have 2 sons and my oldest son was diagnosed with mild ADHD. I was advised by his kindergarten and his grade one teacher that he should get tested for ADHD as he exhibits signs of the disorder. They advised that he does not focus well and seems to always want to move. I took him to our pediatrician and they did some tests on him and confirmed that he has a mild form of the disorder.
Now at school, he has an IEP to help him focus. He is now in grade 8 and doing well. I think that my younger son may have it, but his teachers have not said anything yet. I am proud of my older son as he is working hard and has “calmed down” and started to focus a little better. He still has his moments and gets off track but I know what triggers him and it helps knowing that my son needs accommodations.
TIPS THAT TEACHIERS CAN USE TO ASSIST IN TACHING CHILDREN WITH ADHD:
Providing the class with rules for the students
Plan to teach harder subjects in the morning
Provide homework assignments in the same area of the classroom everyday
Offer breaks to the students
Let the student sit with a positive student and way from any distractions
Smaller groups are not as distracting as a bigger group. So allow the student to work in smaller groups
Provide student with a mentor who can help the student do their work.
Be positive with the student and try to deter an negative reminders
Provide warnings for the student to remind them if there are any changes that will happen in the near future.
Advise the student how to avoid negative situations.