ADHD & ADD
What are the signs of ADHD & ADD?
What is ADHD & ADD?
Useful resources.
Useful Teaching Techniques.
Not able to sit still/ always fidgeting.
Forgetful and easily distracted.
Hyperactive behaviour/hyper-talkative
Often interupts or calls ou in class.
Lose focus easily and struggle to follow instructions.
ADD is often missed, because these pupils are not hyperactive.
Impulsive.
Inattentive.
Day dreamers.
Neurodevelopmental disorder, that is not considered a learning difference, but can effect learning. You can have a learning difference along side ADHD.
Extra time for learning activities.
Individual planning of learning activities, mainly based on kinesthtic and visual practices.
Individual reward system/ incentives.
Consistent schedule, with reminders.
Also considered a behavioural disorder, that is classified by actions of inattentiveness, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.
Careless mistakes.
Losing things.
Lack a sense of danger.
Unable to wait their turn.
Specific brief instructions.
Breaks, between learning activities.
Exercise.
Sometimes a quiet space with no distarctions is very useful.
Kids with ADHD are often highly creative, so creative activities or learning activities adapted will be more fun for them, encouraging the enjoyment of the learning process.