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Supporting Students
with ADD/ADHD
NeurobiologicalHeredityDifficult pregnancy or birthExcessively high body lead levels Injury to the prefrontal regions of the brain
What causes ADD/ADHD?
Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes.
Has difficulty sustaining attention. Does not appear to listen. Struggles to follow through on instructions. Has difficulty with organization. Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained
mental effort. Is easily distracted. Is forgetful in daily activities.
ADD/ADHD - Primarily Inattentive Type:
Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair. Has difficulty remaining seated. Runs around or climbs excessively. Has difficulty engaging in activities quietly. Acts as if driven by a motor. Talks excessively. Blurts out answers before questions have
been completed. Has difficulty waiting or taking turns. Interrupts or intrudes upon others.
ADD/ADHD - Primarily Hyperactive/Impulsive Type:
Meets both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive criteria.
ADD/ADHD - Combined Type:
Assessment of the child’s school performance
Social and emotional functioning Developmental level History from parents, teachers, and the child
How is ADD/ADHD diagnosed?
At least SIX symptoms that have persisted for at least SIX months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level
Onset usually before age SEVEN Symptoms must be present in TWO or
more situations Causes significant distress or impairment Is not accounted for by another disorder
Criteria
Why Accommodations for Students with
ADD/ADHD?
PresentationAcademic SkillsInattentionImpulsivenessOrganization SkillsComplianceSocial Skills
Teach peer tutors how to do their job without doing all the work.
Teach peer tutors how to use positive comments and praise.
Using Peer Tutors or Study Buddies
Step 1 _______ Please ____________ (name) (direction)
Walk away or wait 3-5 seconds Reinforce or go to step 2
Step 2 _______ You need to ___________(name) (direction)
Walk away or wait 3-5 seconds Reinforce or Consequence
Using Precision Commands
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