Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Disorder

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Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Disorder

• (ADD)

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WHO HAS ADD

• According to epidemiological data, approximately
  4 to 6 of the U.S. population has ADD

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DEFINITION OF ADD

• Syndrome characterized by serious and persistent
  difficulties in three areas
• 1) distractibility (poor sustained attention to
  tasks)
• 2) impulsivity (impaired impulse control and
  delay of gratification)
• 3) hyperactivity (excessive activity and physical
  restlessness)

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Establish the Proper Learning Environment

• Place students with ADD near you, but in regular
  seating orientation
• Place students with backs to rest of class
• Surround students with ADD with good role models
  (encourage peer tutoring)

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Establish the Proper Environment (cont.)

• Pay attention to change in childs schooling
  (avoid physical relocation, change in schedule,
  and disruptions) watch them on field trips
• Have a reduced-distraction study area, encourage
  parents to do the same.
• Have parents set up regular homework routines

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Instructing Students With ADD

• Maintain eye contact when possible (i.e. giving
  verbal instructions)
• Make directions clear and concise. Be consistent
  with daily instructions.
• Simplify complex directions. Avoid multiple
  commands.

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Instructing Student with ADD (cont.)

• Make sure students comprehend the instructions
  before beginning the task
• Repeat instructions in a calm, positive manner,
  if needed
• Help the students feel comfortable with seeking
  assistance

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Instructing Student with ADD (cont.)

• provide opportunity for students to apply
  concepts they have studied to the reality of
  their daily lives
• bridge from previously taught concepts to new
  concepts

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Giving Assignments

• Give out only one task at a time.
• Monitor frequently. Maintain a supportive
  attitude
• Give extra time for certain tasks. Students with
  ADD may work slowly. Do not penalize them for
  needed extra time.

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Modifying Behavior And Enhancing Self-Esteem

• Providing Supervision and Discipline
• Remain calm, state the infraction of the
  rule, and avoid debating or arguing with the
  student.Have pre-established consequences for
  misbehavior.Administer consequences
  immediately, and monitor proper behavior
  frequently.Enforce classroom rules
  consistently.

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Modifying Behavior And Enhancing Self-Esteem
(cont.)

• Providing Encouragement
• Reward more than you punish, in order to build
  self-esteem.Praise immediately any and all good
  behavior and performance.Change rewards if they
  are not effective in motivating behavioral
  change.Find ways to encourage the child.

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Modifying Behavior And Enhancing Self-Esteem
(cont.)

• use contingency-based self-management techniques
• have individuals keep track of their own
  behavior and then receive consequences
• use self-monitoring of attention to increase
  on-task behavior
• Helps students become more aware of what
  trigger off-task behavior

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Other Educational Recommendations

• Check for other learning disabilities (present in
  30 of kids with add)
• Try a private tutor
• Individualized mildly or non-competitive
  activities (bowling, walking, swimming)
• Involvement in Social Activities (scouting,
  church group)

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Bibliography

• Kid Source Online http//www.kidsource.com/kidsour
  ce/content2/add.html
• ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center)
  http//ericec.org/digests/e569.html