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Loving the Learners

with ADHD

By : Louie Justin Agarin


Introduction
All students experience challenges with concentration, sitting still
and following directions in class but for students with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), these
challenges can be much more frequent and have a significant
impact on their learning. Their difficulties with inattention,
hyperactivity and/or impulsivity means that students with ADHD
may find tasks that require sustained effort, organisation and self-
regulation more challenging than their peers.
(8) Strategies / Ways of loving
learners with ADHD
 Keep Expectations Consistent
 Limit Distractions
 Provide Frequent Feedback
 Reward Good Behavior
 Give them a break
 Use Tools and Flexible Rules
 DON’T Overload them
 Encourage support
1
Keep
Expectations
Consistent
Keep classroom rules clear and concise. Rules and expectations for
the class should be regularly reviewed and updated when
necessary. Rules should be posted in the classroom where they
can be easily read.
It's often useful to have a child repeat back rules, expectations, or
other instructions to ensure that they understood. Teachers
should keep in mind that a child may have heard the words that
were said but misunderstood the meaning.
2
Limit
Distractions
Students with ADHD are susceptible to distractions. Helpful
strategies for students with ADHD can include seating
them away from sources of classroom disruption such as
doors, windows, cubby areas, and pencil sharpeners. Try to
limit other distractions in the room, like excessive noise or
visual stimuli like clutter, as much as possible.

If a child has an especially difficult time dealing with


distractions, being seated near the front of the class close
to the teacher may be helpful.
3
Provide Frequent
Feedback
Keep giving kids quick feedback about how they are doing.
Kids with and without ADHD benefit from frequent,
immediate feedback about their behavior.
When necessary, any consequences given for unwanted
behaviors should also be swift.

Provide immediate praise for good behavior. If a negative


behavior is minimal and not disruptive, it's best to ignore
it.
4
Reward Good
Behavior
Keep giving kids quick feedback about how they are doing.
Kids with and without ADHD benefit from frequent,
immediate feedback about their behavior.
When necessary, any consequences given for unwanted
behaviors should also be swift.

Provide immediate praise for good behavior. If a negative


behavior is minimal and not disruptive, it's best to ignore
it.
5
Give them a
Break
Breaks and regular activity can be important strategies for
kids with ADHD. Kids with ADHD tend to struggle with
sitting still for long periods of time, so giving them
frequent opportunities to get up and move around can be
a big help.

You can provide them with a physical break by having them


hand out or collect papers or classroom materials, run an
errand to the office or another part of the building, or
erase the board. Even something as simple as letting them
go get a drink of water at the water fountain can provide a
moment of activity.
6
Use Tools and
Flexible Rules
Students with ADHD tend to be restless. While a standard classroom
rule may be that students must sit in their seats during lessons, a
child with ADHD may be able to stay on task better if they're
allowed to stand up.

For kids who tend to fidget, holding a small “stress ball” or


something tactile to manipulate provides a little stimulation
without disrupting the classroom.

Some studies have claimed that chewing gum may improve certain
students' concentration, but the research has not been
conclusive. Furthermore, many schools do not allow students to
chew gum.
7
Don’t Overload
Them
For a child with ADHD who is prone to becoming
overwhelmed, it can be helpful to reduce the total workload
by breaking it down into smaller sections.

Teachers can help students avoid feeling overloaded with


information by giving concise one- or two-step directions.
8
Encourage
Support
Children with ADHD may need extra help from a classroom aid, though these
staff members are not always available. Likewise, access to academic
support services for students with ADHD may not be in place.

Even if a child does have one-on-one help from an adult, it can sometimes be
helpful to arrange for peer support. Pairing a student with ADHD up with a
willing, kind, and mature classmate can be a beneficial experience for
both kids. A child's "study buddy" can give reminders, help them stay on
task or refocus after being interrupted, and provide encouragement.

Working with another student can also help a child with ADHD improve their
social skills and enhance the quality of their relationships with peers—
both of which can be struggles for kids with ADHD.
Thank You!

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