Accommodations* Seat a student that has ADHD, Combined Type away from windows and doors because these things could add to inattention/distraction.
*Allow students with ADHD to run errands for you, hand out papers, etc. so that they get to move around throughout their day. * Provide students with ADHD with a written schedule or directions when the day begins. A lot of children with ADHD are forgetful or don't hear directions. *Students with ADHD may need to be provided with extra time to complete tests/assignments. *Students with ADHD should be allowed to stand or kneel during certain activities. |
Modifications*During viewing activities, give a student with ADHD his/her own copy of materials that allow them to refer back or rewind.
*Assess a child with ADHD on listening activities more leniently than you would children without the disorder. Behavioral standards/expectations can and should be tweaked to support students with ADHD. |
Case Studies
Case Study #1
Jed is an 8-year-old boy that has been diagnosed with ADHD, Combined Type. He gets up from his chair and walks noisily around the classroom often and does not complete assignments on time. When asked why he hasn't completed his work, Jed responds, "I don' t know."
If Jed were in my classroom, I would make sure that I didn't seat him near any windows or by the door to the noisy hallway. I would allow Jed to pass out papers and run errands throughout the day so that he could move around more. I would also incorporate more brain breaks into the day because all of the students would benefit from the movement. I would try giving Jed less problems to complete on assignments and seat him close to my desk so that I could redirect him if/when necessary.
If Jed were in my classroom, I would make sure that I didn't seat him near any windows or by the door to the noisy hallway. I would allow Jed to pass out papers and run errands throughout the day so that he could move around more. I would also incorporate more brain breaks into the day because all of the students would benefit from the movement. I would try giving Jed less problems to complete on assignments and seat him close to my desk so that I could redirect him if/when necessary.
Case Study #2
12-year-old Maria has ADHD, Combined Type. She loses important assignments, chats loudly during class, and fidgets in her seat. Maria's behaviors often become a distraction to the rest of the class.
If I were Maria's teacher, I would schedule multiple breaks throughout the day so that Maria was able to move around often. I would seat her next to a quiet student or a good role model in effort to cut down on the chatting and side conversations. I would allow Maria to stand or kneel during assignments. I would communicate with Maria's guardians about important assignments. I would pack her homework folder and put it into her backpack after school, and I would ask that her guardians check for the important assignments and help her repack her things for school.
If I were Maria's teacher, I would schedule multiple breaks throughout the day so that Maria was able to move around often. I would seat her next to a quiet student or a good role model in effort to cut down on the chatting and side conversations. I would allow Maria to stand or kneel during assignments. I would communicate with Maria's guardians about important assignments. I would pack her homework folder and put it into her backpack after school, and I would ask that her guardians check for the important assignments and help her repack her things for school.