3. Characteristics
• Has problems concentrating
• Has problems on sustaining
focus and attention
Inattention
Hyperactivity
• Has poor self-regulation of
behavior
• Appears to not be listening
• Has unrelated thoughts
Impulsivity
4. Characteristics
• Seems unable to sit still
• Appears restless and fidgety
Inattention
Hyperactivity
• May bounce from one activity to
the next
• Often tries to do more than one
thing at once
• Shows more liking in physical
activities than other types of
activities
Impulsivity
5. Characteristics
• Acts without thinking
• Suddenly blurts out answers in
class
Inattention
Hyperactivity
• Can’t wait for his or her turn in
activities
• Often interrupts others
• Guesses, rather than taking time
to solve a problem
Impulsivity
13. Creating a Schedule
- Using timers
- Involving the
child in creating
the schedule
Proper
transitioning of Implementing
class
the schedule
schedules
strictly
14. For staying focused
- Establishing simple and
clear rules
- Allowing short breaks
after tasks
- Cutting tasks into
shorter segments
- Providing a conducive
learning environment
- Seating the child
somewhere near the
teacher
- Surrounded by focused
classmates
Assigning a “study-buddy”
- Reminding the child to
focus (verbal prompting)
- For young kids, create a
secret signal
15. Getting the student to
perform tasks
Varying mode
Having the Reinforcement
of instruction student repeat
and
and activities
instructions
Punishments
16. Engaging the student in
productive physical activities
Asking help
from the
child to do
tasks
Joining
clubs and
sports
Group works Incorporating
and peermovement
teaching
into the
lessons
-
17. Modifying Classroom Settings
- Maintain a low
student-teacher
ratio
- Provide
opportunities for
students to
demonstrate their
strengths
- Have a activity where
students can assist their
peers
- Use assistive technology
such as computers and
programmed learning
materials
- The classroom
should be organized
and free or
distractions
-
18. •
Gargiulo, R. (2006). Special Education in
Contemporary Society: An Introduction to
Exceptionality. Belmont, CA: Thomsom
Wadsworth.
•
Friend, M. (2011). Special Education:
Contemporary Perspectives for School
Professionals. 3rd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Education, Inc.
•
http://www.behavioradvisor.com/AddStrats.html
•
http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/a
dhd-teaching-2006.pdf
•
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_paren
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