Many students with ADHD have significant difficulties with organization. They are more likely to respond positively when teachers establish class routines and set procedures and maintain a well-organized learning environment.
Clear rules and advanced planning are keys to success for teachers of students with ADHD.
The following organizational supports are particularly useful. Students should be taught to use these tools through teacher modeling and guided practice with feedback before bein...

Many students with ADHD have significant difficulties with organization. They are more likely to respond positively when teachers establish class routines and set procedures and maintain a well-organized learning environment.
Clear rules and advanced planning are keys to success for teachers of students with ADHD.
The following organizational supports are particularly useful. Students should be taught to use these tools through teacher modeling and guided practice with feedback before being expected to use them more independently.

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Fact: ADHD diagnosis is on the rise

ADHD is one of the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses of young people in America.
A recent study showed that ADHD diagnosis has gone up 43 percent from 2003 to 2011.
The study was not designed to look at the underlying reasons for such changes in prevalence, however it could be the result of a tendency to over-diagnose the situation.
“There has definitely been an upward trend in diagnosed ADHD cases. If the condition is over-diagnosed and the stim...

Fact: ADHD diagnosis is on the rise

ADHD is one of the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses of young people in America.
A recent study showed that ADHD diagnosis has gone up 43 percent from 2003 to 2011.
The study was not designed to look at the underlying reasons for such changes in prevalence, however it could be the result of a tendency to over-diagnose the situation.
“There has definitely been an upward trend in diagnosed ADHD cases. If the condition is over-diagnosed and the stimulant to correct the condition is taken casually, then treatment won’t be durable and it could ignore other problems in their environment that are the actual stressors, like: internal worries, home conflicts and learning disorders.” -Cabrera.

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Deconstructing Tasks: Break tasks into smaller units.
o Limit amount of work per page.
o Cover up part of the work on a page.
o Allow extra time for completing tasks.
o Provide work breaks.
o Allow student to use a computer to type or to use speech-to-text software.
o Reduce the length of written assignments.

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Deconstructing Tasks: Break tasks into smaller units.
o Limit amount of work per page.
o Cover up part of the work on a page.
o Allow extra time for completing tasks.
o Provide work breaks.
o Allow student to use a computer to type or to use speech-to-text software.
o Reduce the length of written assignments.

Seating Arrangements: Seat the student with ADHD away from distractions and close to
the teaching action.
o Place the student in close proximity to instruction so the teacher can monitor the
student’s work.

Seating Arrangements: Seat the student with ADHD away from distractions and close to
the teaching action.
o Place the student in close proximity to instruction so the teacher can monitor the
student’s work.

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Ref : https://iteachmsu.venturit.org/iteachmsu/groups/iteachmsu1/subgroups/online-education/stories/4690?param=post

The culture of the classroom can either support or create barriers to student success (Piffner,
2011).

Factors that foster attention, positive behavior, and academic and social success include
establishing positive relationships with students, adopting classroom management techniques,
and creating a physical arrangement that facilitates learning.

The culture of the classroom can either support or create barriers to student success (Piffner,
2011).

Factors that foster attention, positive behavior, and academic and social success include
establishing positive relationships with students, adopting classroom management techniques,
and creating a physical arrangement that facilitates learning.