How to Handle Students With ADHD 1 ADHD is a "hidden disability." —Maryln Appelbaum The first step in working with students with attention-deficit/hyperac- tivity disorder (ADHD) is to understand that this is a real disability. You can't see it as easily as when you see someone ...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the CDC, and often persists into adulthood. Although it’s not a learning disorder per se, it can affect students’ ability to focus, which often interferes with their educ...
Parents and educators of children with ADHD will often find that these students forget to complete or even submit assignments. A particularly common challenge that children with ADHD face istime management, which can make it difficult to remember deadlines. “Their internal clock is shot,” Barkley...
Eliminate criticism and blame. Teachers should help guide students as they cope with ADHD behaviors. Describe the problem as one that is common for many students with this condition: “A lot of teenagers withADHDhave trouble remembering to take down homework or copying summaries. There are some ...
Educational psychology Innovative strategies for students with ADHD| How to employ best practices without losing student interest CAPELLA UNIVERSITY Ted Ray ButtsKelvinAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a health condition that is characterized by developmentally unsuitable degree of distraction,...
I have four children who keep me busy, but out of all of them, my son has forced me to grow the most. He was in second grade when he was diagnosed with ADHD. I spent the next decade learning to manage his medication, teaching him life skills, advocating for his education plan, and...
How to manage ADHD at work Tips to get a new job Recap Living with ADHD can impact your job performance and confidence. But managing your symptoms at work is possible. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect your behaviors, ability to foc...
Is It Possible to Overcome ADHD? You can’t “cure” ADHD, but you can learn to manage it in ways that minimize its impact. Think of it as working with your brain instead of against it. Here’s what can help: Instead of fighting distractions, use tools like apps, alarms, and visual...
How to manage ADHD-related procrastination and other ADHD symptoms Some people with ADHD find that occupational therapy helps them with some symptoms, but there are other ways you can manage procrastination without working with an occupational therapist, whether you have ADHD symptoms or not. ...
Students with ADHD are most likely to have trouble with any activity that requires long spans of attention, including school work. Virtual learning poses a challenge since there is no direct interaction to help stay focused. Here are some tips that teach