| Impulsiveness, lack of attention and hyperactivity | | | | many distractions. Think about where you sit |
| are the common traits of children with ADHD. All | | | | children with ADHD to allow them the best chance |
| of these can make it hard to teach children in a | | | | for concentrating. |
| school environment. Therefore it is important that | | | | - Always show the value of organization in the |
| when teaching ADHD children the day is carefully | | | | classroom. Give them time to fix his things by |
| planned to try and ensure the children are kept | | | | themselves. |
| organized and motivated to complete tasks. | | | | - Be liberal with praise. Praise the good deeds and |
| Teachers who have ADHD children in their classes | | | | give rewards to those who did well in the |
| need to be accepting and accommodating of the | | | | schoolwork and homework. Positive feedback will |
| condition. Although some children with ADHD may | | | | generally work better than negative feedback. |
| have learning difficulties that are associated with | | | | - Monitor the child's progress. Always have the |
| ADHD behaviors, they are not unintelligent, they | | | | parents involved. |
| just need to be given the right environment in | | | | - Be clear on when moving around is acceptable |
| which to learn. | | | | and when it's not. Don't expect them to sit in their |
| So, what steps can be taken to effectively teach | | | | seats all day. |
| ADHD children? First and foremost, it helps to | | | | - Encourage him to work in groups to encourage |
| understand their uniqueness. Take a look at the | | | | interaction with peers. |
| list of strategies for teaching children with ADHD | | | | Parents can also find it hard to find solutions to |
| below. | | | | ADHD behavior. However, it is essential that the |
| - Introduce the child to an organized environment. | | | | parents of an ADHD child get involved with his |
| When in school, make use of folders and dividers | | | | progress and transition. Keep up to date with |
| on his desk so he'll be able to spot things easily. | | | | what's happening at school and find out if there is |
| Also a color coding system to distinguish the | | | | actions you can take at home that will help |
| textbook covers for specific subjects can be | | | | cement what is being taught in school. |
| useful. | | | | When it comes to homework it is important to be |
| - Children with ADHD can struggle with writing and | | | | supportive, without actually doing the homework |
| numerical work. Showing him how to use his | | | | for your child. |
| finger or pencil across the pages when reading to | | | | Provide a quiet space that is free from |
| help keep concentration and so he doesn't lose his | | | | distractions, both visual and aural. Take a look at |
| place. When writing, encourage him to use his | | | | what homework is required and ensure your child |
| fingers to specify spacing and graph paper is | | | | understands what they need to do. Answer any |
| useful when writing numbers to keep things | | | | questions they have and provide the necessary |
| aligned. | | | | materials, but then leave them to complete the |
| - Reduce his homework. Too much homework | | | | work. |
| can be really overwhelming for kids with ADHD. | | | | When the homework is finished review it with |
| Better to give a lesser amount and have it | | | | your child. If they've made mistakes or missed |
| completed than allocate a lot and have nothing | | | | out a section, point it out, assure them that it is |
| back. As much as possible, give homework that | | | | alright to make mistakes, but that mistakes need |
| involves the use of materials instead of requiring | | | | correcting. Always praise him for a good job. |
| lots of writing. | | | | For more teaching tips on helping ADHD children |
| - Provide a warm and welcoming classroom | | | | get through their schoolwork, sign up for the free |
| environment, but one that doesn't offer too | | | | ADHD newsletter below. |