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ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Lori Zimmerman ED 225 Professor Cherup. LD OHI Section 504 IDEA Present at home and school Exhibited before age 7. 3 Types ADHD- inattentive ADHD- hyperactivity-impulsivity Combination of the 2. Definition. ADHD- Inattentive.

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ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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  1. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Lori Zimmerman ED 225 Professor Cherup

  2. LD OHI Section 504 IDEA Present at home and school Exhibited before age 7 3 Types ADHD- inattentive ADHD- hyperactivity-impulsivity Combination of the 2 Definition

  3. ADHD- Inattentive • Making careless mistakes because of lack of attention to detail • Inability to sustain attention • Failing to listen • Not completing tasks • Poor organization skills • Resistance to tasks that require close attention • Losing materials or other important things • Easily distracted • Forgetful

  4. ADHD- Hyperactivity-Impulsivity • Fidgeting and squirming • Has trouble remaining seated in class • Running/climbing when they are not supposed to • Has trouble playing quietly • Acting as though they are “driven by a motor” • Talking excessively • Blurting out • Has trouble waiting for his or her turn • Interrupting or butting into activities

  5. Characteristics • Poor sustained attention and vigilance • Impulsiveness or poor delay of gratification • Hyperactivity or poorly regulated activity • Diminished rule-governed behavior • Increased variability of task performance • Reserved in social situations

  6. Accommodations • Teach and demonstrate good organizational skills • Don’t single student out, talk about behavior problems in private • Group activities allow the student to interact with others and make friends • Keep a consistent routine, let them know if something different is happening • Provide rewards (extra recess time, treats etc.) • Be brief and to the point in instruction giving • Promote participation by questions and/or movement

  7. Assistive Technology • Play Attention • Helps students to learn to focus • Helmet with sensors • Hooked to a computer • Child has to keep eyes and thought focused on computer (game)

  8. Assistive Technology • Books on tape • Allows for concentration on comprehension • PDAs or Electronic Organizers • Helps students plan and stay organized

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