Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – PowerPoint Presentation

What is ADHD

ADHD is a chronic condition. It mainly affect children, but can also affect adults. It can have an impact on emotions, behavior, and the ability to learn new things. ADHD is divided into 3 types: Inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combination. (Healthline, 2005-18).

Inattentive- getting distracted, having poor concentration, and organization skills. Impulsive: Interrupting, taking risks. Hyperactivity: Never seeming to slow down, talking and fidgeting, difficulties staying on task.

Checklist

As an educator/teacher it is like that we would be the first to suspect ADHD in a child. If we suspect we can inform the parents and suggest that the child be evaluated for ADHD.

Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities. (attitude,2018)

Federal Laws associated with ADHD

Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law, prohibits programs that receive federal funds from discriminating against children with disabilities and, under certain circumstances, requires school districts to make accommodations for the ADHD student.

the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), mandates that eligible students receive access to special education and/or related services, and that the services are designed to meet each child’s unique educational needs. (PBS,2014)

Keeping the Parents Involved

It is very important that the parent and teacher are able to communicate once a child has been diagnosed with ADHD. After the diagnose and IEP will be taking. The parent and teachers should discuss all of the child progress and concerns. Each week the teacher should send the parent a report on the child by email or send a report sheet home so that the parent can see the child progress. Once a month the teacher should invite the parent to the classroom so that the parent are able to see how the child participate and interact with other students.

Functional Organization of the classroom

Organization of the classroom and assignmentKeep the classroom organizedSpace desk or tables so there is room in the to move Student with ADHD should be seated in the front of the classroom Create organization for backpack an folders.

Delivery of InstructionsGive instruction and repeat instruction if necessary Use visual material like charts, cards picture, or color coding. Create outline for note taking

Schedule

Students with ADHD function better in class when they have a daily schedule to go by everyday. This schedule should contain when the child arrive at school, when the child eat breakfast, when school start, when activity start, if they are seeing someone outside of class, lunch, and school dismissal. This schedule should be place on the child desk so that the child can see it daily.

Student Participation

According to our text it states that teacher should “provide frequent opportunity for student to actively participate in a lesson to engage them and monitor understanding and involvement (Powell & Driver, 2013). Student participating in class can help them stay motivated and want to participate more.

Self Monitoring and Behavior check list

Support behavior checklist

David behavior checklistStudent have to do their own behavior checklistStudent pick what they are able to do on their own. Student choose what reward they want by completing their checklist.

ADHD at Home

Reference

ADHD: Recognizing symptoms, diagnosis and more (2005-18) Retrieve from: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/three-types-adhd#outlookIs It ADHD? Use Our Checklist of Common ADD Symptoms (2018) Retrieve From: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-checklist/Federal laws pertaining to ADHD Diagnose children (2014) Retrieve from: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/medicating/school/feds.html