Diagnostic/Overview
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Name an example of a support in the classroom
Individual-specific supports
Visual Resources
Seating and movement accommodations
Breaking down tasks in chunks
Memory strategies
Peer support
Building relationships with students
What are common reactions of teachers who work with students with ADHD
stressed
frustrated
tired
Executive functions associated with ADHD
impulse control and working memory
Name one of the three types of academic interventions
- direct instruction
- interesting new tasks
- peer tutoring
Name a symptom of inattention
- wandering off task
- lacking persistence
- having difficulty sustaining focus
- being disorganized
Name an example of a social difficulty students with ADHD may encounter
-Bullying
-Difficulty making friends
Why are student-teacher relationships important for promoting positive student outcomes?
Correlated with higher rates of:
- School participation
- Satisfaction
- Self-efficacy
- Critical thinking
- Attendance
Name something academic that students with ADHD often stuggle with
- Planning steps
- Completing steps
- Forgetfulness
- Not being able to sit still / stay on task
What is the basis of an antecedent and consequence strategy
if....then.... :)
Name a symptom of hyperactivity
-Excessive motor activity
-Excessive fidgeting, tapping, or talkativeness
Wiggling in your seat is an example of what?
Hyperactivity
Name a helpful classroom management technique
- Set routine
- Clarify expectations
- Use positive cues
- Frequent breaks
- Clarify expectations
- Break assignments into chunks
- Help them stay organized
In math, what is particularly difficult for students to complete?
anything with multiple steps to get an answer
If positive reinforcement doesn't work on it's own, what can we do?
combine positive reinforcement and punishment
Name a symptom of impulsivity
-Interrupts or intrudes on others
-Has trouble waiting their turn
-Talks excessively
Failing to finish or turn in work is an example of what?
-Inattention
What should feedback look like in a student-teacher relationship?
Frequent and meaningful
In writing, what is one thing students may struggle with?
- planning
- organizing themes
Name a behavioral intervention we can do outside the classroom
- Group contingency
- Token economies
- Increasing structure
What percentage of children are experiencing ADHD symptoms?
5%
What subjects do students with ADHD sometimes prefer?
-Art
-PE
Why is school an especially challenging place for children with ADHD?
It requires behaviors that counter their core symptoms
What is an example of a non-executive function that students may struggle with?
Delay in processing time
Explain the Caught Being Good Game!
Establish clear rules
Divide students into teams
Monitor behaviors
Provide positive reinforcement