How You Can

Common Classroom Accommodations:

-Sit student close to teacher or away from
windows
-Increase space between desks
-Provide extra books to keep at home
-Color-code materials for each subject
-Modify the length of assignments
-Give extra time on assignments
-Give directions out loud and in writing
-Talk about behavior one-on-one

Resources:
-Journal of Attention Disorders
-ADDitude Magazine
-CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
-ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder
Association)
-Ldonline.org
References:
-Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., &
Pullen, P. C. (2015). Exceptional
Learners (13th ed). Upper Saddle
River; NJ, Pearson, Chapter 7.
-DuPaul, G. W., Weyandt, L. L. &
Janusis, G. M. (2011). ADHD in the
Classroom: Effective Intervention
Strategies. Theory Into Practice,
50, 37-42.
-Freedman, J. E. (2016). An
analysis of the discourses on
attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) in US special
education textbooks, with
implications for inclusive
education. International Journal of
Inclusive Education, 20:1, 32-51.

Instructional Strategies:
-Post and clearly explain
classroom rules (that are phrased
in a positive way and few in
number)
-Post the rules on the students
desk
-Use praise often
-Give choice of assignment
-Use token reward/cost program
-Student Self-evaluation
-Delivering math and reading
through technology
-Note-taking during direct
instruction
-Peer-tutoring

Teacher-Parent Communication:
-Stay positive
-Have a newsletter or student newspaper
-Share stories about student
-Try not to use educational jargon
-Share assignment information
-Have a homework folder
-Daily or weekly report card with a couple
of behavior goals

ADHD

Morin, A. (2014) At a Glance:

Classroom Accommodations for
ADHD. Retrieved from:

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder

characterized by a persistent pattern of
inattention and/or hyperactivityimpulsivity that interferes with
functioning or development.

IDEA categorizes ADHD under other health

impairments, NOT learning disabilities.

The three main characteristics of ADHD are

inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

Inattention examples:
-Show difficulty following
instructions
-Daydream, move slowly and
become confused easily
-Lose things often or have trouble
finishing homework
-Become bored easily if
uninterested in work
-Distracted easily and switch
between activities often
-Have problems focusing on one
thing
-Have difficulty organizing, learning
new things or completing tasks
-Not listen during conversations
-May process information slower

Hyperactivity examples:
- Squirm in their seats
- Touch or play with anything in sight
- Constantly be in motion
- Have problems doing quiet activities
- Talk excessively

Impulsivity examples:
-Have trouble waiting for things they desire
-Be impatient
-Interrupt others activities or conversations
-Act without regard for consequences
-Blurt out inappropriate comments
-Have no restraint for emotions
Strengths of students with ADHD:
-Flexible
-Have hyper focus for activities they enjoy
-Have future mindedness
-Learn well through communication
-Have energy and excitement
-Have a natural curiosity
-Great sense of humor
-Brave risk-taker
-Creative
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