2. What is ADD?
Between 4%-6% of children have ADD/ADHD in
the U.S.
It is a diagnosis where children or adults display
certain behaviors throughout a period of time.
Distractibility
Impulsivity
Hyperactivity
These symptoms need to be excessive, long term, and pervasive.
(Jaksa, 1998)
3. ADD in classroom setting…
The classroom environment is difficult for ADD students. They find it
hard to keep still and pay attention to what is being taught.
A teacher must be patient and understanding of the situation at hand.
Not only do the teachers need to be understanding and work with
them, but the parents play a role.
The parents need to help support the teacher in the efforts to help teach
the student, and create at a home an environment that helps the
student want to learn.
(Segal & Smith, 2010)
4. Teachers should do with
parents…
Create plans, weekly calendars, etc
Parent/teacher meetings with and without student
Cerate goals with one another
LISTEN CAREFULLY
Share information among each other
Ask difficult questions and create a distinct picture
(Segal & Smith, 2010)
6. Jaksa, P. (1998, May 1). Attention deficit disorder association . Retrieved from
http://www.add.org/?page=ADHD_Fact_Sheet
Segal, J., & Smith, M. (2010, January). Add / adhd and school. Retrieved
from
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_teaching_strategies.htm
Teaching today. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/teaching-students-
with-attention-deficit-disorder
