ADHD The Facts, Problems, Solutions and Theories in Primary Schools

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ADHD The Facts, Problems, Solutions and Theories
in Primary Schools

• Katie Brown and Lucy Krys

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The Definition

• Attention
• Deficit
• Hyperactivity
• Disorder
• A developmental disorder characterised in
  children by extreme behaviour, such as
  impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness

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The Statistics

• Approximately 5 of UK children have ADHD -
  meaning in an average class of 30 pupils 1-2
  would have ADHD
• The ratio of boys to girls is 41
• Research shows that ADHD occurs in up to 25 of
  children whose parents have the condition
• 50 of children with ADHD display emotional
  problems and show severe problems with developing
  social skills.
• 90 of children with ADHD underachieve
  academically in school

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KS1 Problems, Solutions and Theories
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KS1 Problems, Solutions, and Theories continued.
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KS2 Problems, Solutions, and Theories
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KS2 Problems, Solutions and Theories continued
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How can the whole school help?

• A clear and fair reward system

• Use of the traffic light system

• A good support network for teachers within
  the school

• Clear structure and routine throughout the day

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Conclusion

• We must remember that for any effective behaviour
  management strategies to be effective they must
  be consistent, repetitive and fair.
• Kirby and Kirby (1994) stress that because
  individuals with ADHD often receive a
  substantial amount of negative feedback, it is
  important to structure the school day so that the
  chance for successful and positive feedback is
  increased.

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References

• Special Teaching for special children? Pedagogies
  for inclusion Ann Lewis and Brahm Norwich -
  2005
• Handbook for Emotional and Behavioural
  Difficulties Peter Clough, Philip Garner, John
  T.Pardeck and Francis Yuen 2005
• Classroom behaviour Bill Rogers 2000
• Special Educational needs in the Primary school
  A practical guide Jean Gross 1993
• Educating children with ADHD, a teachers manual
  Paul Cooper and Fintan J. ORegan 2001
• Behaviour Management, A whole school approach
  Bill Rogers 1995
• www.users.globalnet.co.uk
• www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
• www.adhdinfo.com
• www.mental-health-matters.com