Meredith Neely #14

Disability: ADHD
Possibly / Common Strengths: Eager to improve and learn, motivated,
compassion towards others, willing to cooperate, creative.
Common Disability Characteristic
Evidence-based instructional or
Choose 6 characteristics for YOUR behavioral strategies the student can
CHARACTER
learn to find school success
Academic
1. Work is incomplete.
a) Bright color paper on the desk to
attract attention.
b) Written To Do list to check once an
assignment/activity is complete.
2. Inattentive during lecture.
a) Use more visuals and hands-on
activities.
b) Make it related to students interest.
Social / School (Skills)
1. Say what they think without a
a) Behavior specific praise statement.
good filter.
b) Give signal reminder when student
says something inappropriate.
2. Impulsive and explosive.
a) Teach count to 10 when about to
explode.
b) Sticky notes to praise and remind
good behavior.
Behavior / Organization
1. Loses homework and
a) Have buckets for where homework is
assignments.
turn in at beginning of class.
b) Color code folders and notebooks
according to subject.
2. Stand up and moves around the a) Clear expectations about rules.
classroom during lessons.
Posted in the classroom.
b) Give time to move during the lesson
in a way that does not distract others.