ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is usually diagnosed in childhood and can persist into adulthood. Symptoms include trouble paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and being overly active. There are three presentations of ADHD - predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Behavioral therapy and medication are common treatments, with behavioral therapy recommended first for preschool-aged children. IEP and 504 plans can provide academic accommodations to help students with ADHD succeed in school.

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• ADHD stands for Attention Deficit
Hyper-activity Disorder
ADHD is on of the most common
neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood,
which is usually diagnosed first diagnosed
in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
(Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2022)
ADHD in the Classroom:Helping Children Succeed in School, Centers for Disease Control Prevention. (2022)

3. Symptoms
• Trouble paying attention.
• Controlling impulsive behaviors.
• Overly active.
ADHD in the Classroom: Helping Children Succeed in School, Centers for Disease Control Prevention. (2022)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/school-success.html
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4. • Daydream a lot.
• Forget or lose things a lot.
• Squirm or fidget.
• Talk too much.
• Make careless mistakes or take
unnecessary risks.
• Have a hard time resisting
temptation.
• Have trouble taking turns
• Have difficulty getting along with
others.
ADHD in the Classroom:Helping Children Succeed in School, Centers for Disease Control Prevention. (2022)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/school-success.html
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Types
 Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: It is hard
for the individual to organize or finish a task, to pay
attention to details, or to follow instructions or
conversations. The person is easily distracted or
forgets details of daily routines.
 Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive
Presentation: The person fidgets and talks a lot. It is
hard to sit still for long. Smaller children may run,
jump or climb constantly. The individual feels restless
and has trouble with impulsivity. Someone who is
impulsive may interrupt others a lot, grab things from
people, or speak at inappropriate times.
 Combined Presentation: Symptoms of the above
two types are equally present in the person.

5. • Behavioral therapy
• Medication
Behavioral therapy is
recommended as the first
line of treatment before
medication is tried for
preschool-aged children (4-5
years of age).
ADHD in the Classroom:Helping Children Succeed in School, Centers for Disease Control Prevention. (2022)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/school-success.html 5

6. What is ADHD?, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
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Accommodations
IEP and 504 Plans can offer accommodations for students to
help them manage their ADHD including:
• Extra time to complete tasks.
• Instruction and assignments tailored to the child.
• Positive reinforcement and feedback.
• Using technology to assist with tasks.
• Allowing breaks or time to move around.
• Environmental changes to limit distraction.
• Aid in organizational skills.