| Approximately 3-5% of all children in the US currently | | | | trivial it maybe, what is important is that they are |
| suffer from ADHD which translates in real terms into | | | | engaged. |
| 2 million children, and this quite a significant number. | | | | 2. Don't overload the child with many different tasks |
| Despite this however, there is a very real lack of | | | | simultaneously, give one command, let that be |
| awareness or understanding on the part of schools, | | | | completed and then move onto the next one. Make |
| and teachers which means that children with ADHD | | | | sure though that when the child DOES complete a |
| are treated unfairly. It is not uncommon to hear | | | | task, you give them another as quickly as possible, |
| teachers asking ways in teaching a student with | | | | again this intended to maintain the focus the child at |
| adhd, teaching techniques for adhd or even the | | | | all times. |
| question on how to teach an adhd child | | | | 3. If the child encounters trouble with a particular |
| Too often it seems, children with ADHD are simply | | | | topic make sure to help him, giving hints and nudges |
| written off as being disruptive or a low achiever, | | | | towards the answer. |
| however with some guidance and hard work, a child | | | | 4. If there is problems or issues, whether because of |
| with ADHD can achieve just as much as any other | | | | misbehavior or lack of progress in work, make sure |
| child. | | | | you speak to the child in a non-confrontational, |
| Teaching adhd children in the classroom or even | | | | private and amicable way. |
| teaching ADHD child to read may be difficult and | | | | 5. If he is incapable of writing, take his oral tests. |
| require a different approach than with other | | | | 6. Make sure to strike a balance between physical |
| students, but such measures are by no means | | | | activity and exercise as well as actual study. |
| impossible, it requires commitment and patience from | | | | 7. Before the beginning of each class make sure to |
| both teacher and child alike. The following is a list of | | | | give the child a period of at least 10 mins to allow |
| lesson plans for children with ADHD and techniques to | | | | them to adjust and to settle. |
| make the teaching of a child with ADHD much more | | | | 8. When he gives an answer make sure to get the |
| smoothly. | | | | child to explain how they reached that answer, what |
| ADHD Teaching strategies for children: | | | | analysis and steps did they take for their conclusions |
| 1. For a child who suffer from ADHD, make sure to | | | | etc. |
| provide as much recognition when they achieve | | | | 9. Use either audio or visual prompts and aids to help |
| something positive, and as quickly as possible, it is | | | | the child learn, whatever method will maintain his |
| important to develop their self-esteem. Physical | | | | interest for longer. |
| contact is a very powerful tool for emphasizing a | | | | 10. Be creative in props and other teaching aids you |
| point. Try giving him a seat close to you. Try to | | | | use to teach your child. |
| maintain the focus of the child with ADHD, make | | | | 11. If he achieves well, make sure to reward him, as |
| sure to ask their opinion on a subject from time to | | | | well as rewarding him for any and all progress he |
| time, and address them by their name. It doesn't | | | | makes. |
| matter what you ask them, doesn't matter how | | | | |