Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Behavioral: ADHD can majorly affect a childs
live in the behavior aspect. A child with adhd may
be more prone to getting injury due to the
inattention and impulsivity of the child. Another
behavioral aspect that a child may exhibit is over
reacting to both positive and negative situations.

FEDERAL DEFINITION
Other health impairment means having limited
strength, vitality, or alertness, including a
heightened alertness to environmental stimuli,
that results in limited alertness with respect to
the educational environment, that--(I) Is due to
chronic or acute health problems such as
asthma, attention deficit disorder or attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder, diabetes, epilepsy,
a heart condition, hemophilia, lead poisoning,
leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, sickle cell
anemia, and Tourette syndrome; and(ii)
Adversely affects a child's educational
performance
Three Subtypes of ADHD
1- Predominantly Inattentive Type: This type can
be recognized by qualities like, unorganization,
easily distractible, troubles paying attention, and
overlooking detail.
2- Predominantly Hyperactive Impulsive Type:
This type can be recognized by fidgeting or
movement, Getting up from proper seating at the
wrong times, and talking too much.
3- Combined Type: This type can be recognized
by one interrupting other and having a hard time
waiting their turn for things.

Social: Students with Adhd may have a higher

possibility to be disliked by other students. This
can be a problem among family members and
teachers as well as students. When children have
a hard time making friends they feel excluded
with can lead to social isolation. They try to cling
onto friendships and may start to annoy the
people they are trying to be friends with.
Functional: When creating an education
program for a child with ADHD an FBA can
be quite helpful. FBA stands for functional
behavior assessment. These are used to set
up ways to maintain inappropriate
behaviors. Students may be asked to selfmonitor what they do throughout the day as
a way of self-management.

Academic: In the classroom a child that is

constantly distracted, moving around, leaving
their seat, and unorganized will have a harder
time paying attention to what the class is
learning. This can cause a setback in a childs
education at an early age.

STRENGTHS OF A CHILD WITH ADHD

Creativity
Thinking out of the box
Can have fun impulsive ideas
at moments that can lead to
exciting things or activities.
Possible Successful athletes
Sometimes getting distracted
can lead the brain to creative
thoughts that can lead to
great inventions or
accomplishments.

GETTING THE PARENTS INVOLVED

THE EARLIER A PARENT CAN
RECOGNIZE THAT THEIR CHILD
MAY HAVE ADHD THE EARLIER
THEY CAN GET STARTED ON
HELPING THEM. CHILDREN WITH
ADHD HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING
THINGS TOGETHER, PLANNING
AND ORGANIZING. AS A PARENT
YOU SHOULD TAKE AN EXECUTIVE
POSITION AND SHOW THE CHILD
HOW TO GET THEIR LIFE
ORGANIZED. IN ORDER TO START
HELPING A CHILD THE PARENT
NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE
CHILDS SYMPTOMS.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT BOTH
PARENTS AND TEACHERS KEEP IN
CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER
ABOUT THE STUDENTS PROGRESS
IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRAGETIES

Have students monitor, record, analyze, and

reinforce their own behavior.

One teach, one drift: Having two teachers

and one is in charge of instruction and the
other walks around the room and helps
students stay on task.

Momentary time sampling: allows teacher to

observe and collect data. The teacher can
take intervals to observe if the student is
paying attention or not.

CLASSROOM ACCOMIDATIONS
Team Teaching
Parallel Teaching
Clear rules and instruction
Faster consequences to manage
behavior
Change rewards frequently
Self-awareness training

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