Accomodations* Frequent feedback from teachers.
* Behavioral interventions such as: - organizational skills - study skills - social skills * Behavior consequences must be made in a quick, timely manner. * Increase incentives * Monitor student work. When a student completes a certain portion of a set number of problems, the student needs to check in with the teacher. This acts as a quick mind break as well as a monitor of the student's accomplished work. |
Modifications* Extended time on formal, timed tests.
* If a student diagnosed with Inattentive Type-ADHD is required to complete a large assignment, allow student more time, and allow them to do over a greater amount of time, breaking the project into smaller portions. * Break tests into smaller portions that could be segmented over a few days. |
Case Studies
Case Study #1
Alice, a fifth grader struggles in school since second grade. At the beginning of the school year, she had an educational evaluation done at school. The data from the evaluation suggested that she had an above-average intellectual ability, which was not evident through her classwork. From year to year, it was evident that Alice began to fall behind. She could understand the teaching of new content, but struggled to organize her thoughts.
In the case of Alice, i would suggest that the teacher provides her with a handout of lecture notes and new materials prior to the lesson. This would be helpful if helping her see the outline of the lesson, which would also help her organize her thoughts. When she needs to write something down, she can do so in the area in which is was presented in the lesson.
Case Study #2
" Richie’s teacher indicated that he exhibits difficulties focusing, sustaining attention and has encountering ongoing classroom problems. His teacher reported that Riche is always fidgeting in his seat, throws items at other students and frequently leave his seat during classroom instruction. He was placed on discipline plan and his behavior was reportedly improved. Richie school grades are “hardly satisfactory” and his daily performance is inconsistent. Mother stated, “one day he comes home with excellent on his worksheet, 4 day later he doesn't even try to complete the worksheet, and that’s the way it goes.” "
I think the most effective accommodation for Richie is to setup a positive behavior plan. In my experiences it was more beneficial to award someone for their positive behaviors, rather than focuses on their poor behaviors. One idea would be to set up a money system, that uses play money to award Richie for positive attitude, completing assignments, and staying seated for a certain amount of time. Depending upon what skill needs the most improvement, that can be worth more money, the amount of money for each skill can be changed at anytime depending upon what skills needs the most work. At the end of the week, Richie would be able to turn his money in for an incentive, such as 5 extra minutes in the computer lab, etc.
Alice, a fifth grader struggles in school since second grade. At the beginning of the school year, she had an educational evaluation done at school. The data from the evaluation suggested that she had an above-average intellectual ability, which was not evident through her classwork. From year to year, it was evident that Alice began to fall behind. She could understand the teaching of new content, but struggled to organize her thoughts.
In the case of Alice, i would suggest that the teacher provides her with a handout of lecture notes and new materials prior to the lesson. This would be helpful if helping her see the outline of the lesson, which would also help her organize her thoughts. When she needs to write something down, she can do so in the area in which is was presented in the lesson.
Case Study #2
" Richie’s teacher indicated that he exhibits difficulties focusing, sustaining attention and has encountering ongoing classroom problems. His teacher reported that Riche is always fidgeting in his seat, throws items at other students and frequently leave his seat during classroom instruction. He was placed on discipline plan and his behavior was reportedly improved. Richie school grades are “hardly satisfactory” and his daily performance is inconsistent. Mother stated, “one day he comes home with excellent on his worksheet, 4 day later he doesn't even try to complete the worksheet, and that’s the way it goes.” "
I think the most effective accommodation for Richie is to setup a positive behavior plan. In my experiences it was more beneficial to award someone for their positive behaviors, rather than focuses on their poor behaviors. One idea would be to set up a money system, that uses play money to award Richie for positive attitude, completing assignments, and staying seated for a certain amount of time. Depending upon what skill needs the most improvement, that can be worth more money, the amount of money for each skill can be changed at anytime depending upon what skills needs the most work. At the end of the week, Richie would be able to turn his money in for an incentive, such as 5 extra minutes in the computer lab, etc.