Teaching students with ADHD

1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
Kaouki Manina
MA Education Special Need

2. Children with ADHD tend to display
the following behaviours
 Hyperactivity
 Impulsive behaviour
 Inattention
 Social clumsiness
 Poor coordination
 Disorganisation
 Mood swings
 Specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia,
language problems, difficulties with
handwriting/written work

3. What causes ADHD?
We are not sure. Studies reveal that a person's
risk of developing ADHD is higher if a close
relative also has/had it.
Twin studies have indicated that ADHD is highly
heritable.
We also know that ADHD is much more common
in boys than girls.
The scientific community generally agrees that
ADHD is biological in nature.
Many reputable scientists believe ADHD is the
result of chemical imbalances in the brain.

4. What are ADHD symptoms in
children?
Symptoms of ADHD in children are generally grouped into three
categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Inattention -- A child with ADHD:
 Is easily distracted
 Does not follow directions or finish tasks
 Does not appear to be listening when someone is speaking
 Does not pay attention and makes careless mistakes
 Is forgetful about daily activities
 Has problems organizing daily tasks
 Avoids or dislikes activities that require sitting still or a sustained
effort
 Often loses things, including personal items
 Has a tendency to daydream

5. Hyperactivity -- A child with ADHD:
 Often squirms, fidgets, or bounces when sitting
 Does not stay seated as expected
 Has difficulty playing quietly
 Is always moving, such as running or climbing on things (In teens and
adults, this is more commonly described as a sense of restlessness)
 Talks excessively
Impulsivity -- A child with ADHD:
 Has difficulty waiting for his or her turn
 Blurts out answers before
the question has been completed
 Often interrupts others

6. Treatment
Most experts agree that the most effective way to treat ADHD is with a
variety of different approaches.
Depending on the needs of the individual child.
Some treatment options are outlined below:
 Psychiatry/psychology
 BehaviouralTherapies
 Medications
 School-based Interventions and Preventive Measures
 Social SkillsTraining
 Coordination Training
 Diet
 Parenting support