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Adhd Factsheet
Adhd Factsheet
Adhd Factsheet
(ADHD)
IDEA Definition:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) is a chronic condition that includes
some combination of problems, such as:
difficulty sustaining attention,
hyperactivity
distractibility
impulsive behavior Common Characteristics:
Academic
poor organizational skills
ADHD can also be found in IDEA under OHI: physical/visual disorganization
having limited strength, vitality, or difficulty sustaining attention OR
easily distracted
alertness, including a heightened impulsive
poor school performance missing
alertness to environmental stimuli, assignments
that results in limited alertness with academic deficits
low self-esteem
respect to the educational Social / Behavioral
social skill deficits (etiquette,
environment
sharing, conversation, etc)
miss social cues (including teacher
interactions)
forgetful (may be read as selfish)
interrupt conversations to change
subject
troubled relationships
Physical
active in constant motion - may
seem to glide over things
lack sense of personal space / body
awareness / understand others
space
chronic combination of problems
sleep difficulty
Educational Approaches:
Build a Relationship show student(s) you
care
Differentiate Instruction
Vary instruction
Provide jobs that allow Chunk Assignments (break into smaller parts)
movement Directions should be clear & concise
Response Cards & Choral
Responding
Movement
Drama
Journaling
Foldables
Chunk work
Choice
Graphic Organizers