How to work with ADHD learners? 
How to indentify it in the classroom?
What is it?
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ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a disorder that could lead to learning difficulties.
It is said that ADHD is a neurological disorder stemming from inefficiencies in the brain's frontal lobe.
Teachers can experience two types of behaviors :
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Hyperactive or impulsive symptoms
Inattentive symptoms
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Makes careless mistakes in school, overlooks details
Is easily distracted or sidetracked
Has difficulty following instructions
Doesn't seem to be listening when spoen directly
Has trouble organizing task and possenssion
Often fails to finish work in school or chores in the classroom
Strategies for teaching students with ADHD ✅ 
Often avoids or resist task that require sustained mental efford, incluiding doing homework
Often loses hoomework assignements, books, jackets, backpacks, sports equipment
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Brain Common Features
Often fidgets or squirms
Has trouble staying in his seat
Runs and climbs where it's inappropiate
Has trouble playing quietly
Is extremely impatient, can't wait for his turn
Always seems to be "on the go" or "driven by a motor"
Talks excessively
Blurts out answers before a question in completed
Interrupts or intrudes on ohers conversations, activities, possessions
•Abnormal Size
•Abnormal Form
•Possible Absense of some chemicals
Traditional classrooms are often very stressful for ADHD students who find it difficult to sit still, remain quiet, and concentrate. However, there are some strategies that may help.
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Provide them a special seating in front of the class. (Make frequent eye contact)
How It Differs From ADD
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The only difference among these is the Hyperactivity factor. Since one may experience it or not, there are two different initials to address them.
ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Challenges for students with ADHD
Paying attention/ Controlling impulses
Time awareness/Organization
Writing, spelling, note-taking, long-term projects
Social skills/Controlling emotions
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Reduce distractions around them
provide ways for them to see their improvement
Make your instructions brief and clear.
Be patient while waiting for responses
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Use physical contact (a hand on the soulder) to focus attention
Limit the amount of homework
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ADHD and Language 
ADHD is often associated with deficiencies in the frontal lobe, the area that is responsible for language processing and memory.
In the case of foreign language teachers, a multi-sensory approach seems to work best when teaching learners with ADHD.
For improving listening skills, providing learners with scripts of the records may help.
Mneumonic devices may help them to understand better a topic.
Working with interactive computer programs may help them to hold their attention longer on a task.
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