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Children With ADD/ADHD tend
to have difficulty with organization and keeping their attention during class time.
The intention of this page is to give teachers a few ideas for their
ADD/ADHD children. Keep in mind that these are not exclusively for ADD/ADHD
students. These ideas can be used for all students.
Classroom
Setting
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Set down
clear rules-make sure your rules are stated clear and all
students understand what your expectation are. Be sure rules are
posted in easy site of all students. |
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Consistent
discipline-Be sure to be consistent with the consequences.
From the very beginning be sure all students and parents
understand the consequences and agree to follow them. |
*Behavior
agreements (signed by teacher, child, parents)
*Communication
with home from school
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Use positive
reinforcement-Praise and acknowledge good behaviors, this will
help to reinforce more of the affirmative behaviors you want in
the classroom. Be sure to reward good behaviors. |
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Offer
classroom incentives-In order help motivate good behaviors,
offer incentives such as: |
*Removing
lowest grades *Earning
class dollars with a reward or penalty attached.
*Extra
free time *End
of the year trips or activities
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Avoid
behavioral problems-The best way to battle negative behaviors
is to avoid them. |
*Set up your
classroom with visual cues like traffic signs, or reminders signs.
*Follow
the rules yourself. If sitting on desks are against the rules then
don't break that rule.
Help Them
Get Organized
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Encourage
students to
preview what they think their completed assignment will look
like. For example,
have students make a list of elements they will need to complete their
writings. |
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Provide
students with helpful beginnings, such as a first sentences to
build on, or ending sentences to build up to. |
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Encourage
students to develop objectives that are clear, specific, and
measurable ( How long they want the report to be, how much time the
report might take, features they want to include the audience they
wish to target, ect) |
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Use
topics and activities that are of interest to
students This will increase the students interest and the likelihood
that they will follow through and finish projects. |
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Be
aware of your students abilities and make sure that you are not
putting to much demand on them. If a student feels confident doing
the level of activity you are asking they will most likely
succeed. |
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