The Importance Of ADHD In Education

According to The Learning Disabilities Association of America. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years, which affects almost ten percent of children in the United States of America and around five million children/adolescents from three to eighteen years of age. This disorder includes having difficulty staying focused, paying attention and or having a difficulty controlling ones behavior and hyperactivity. There are three subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder recognized by educational professionals; the principle characteristics are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. Hyperactivity means a person who seems to move about …show more content…
If a child entered my classroom I would start off with a plan, highlighting the students achievements/strengths while documenting their weaknesses. First we have to figure out the child’s specific problem, do they like to stand, do they like to jump, what makes them have ADHD and when does it trigger the most. Finding out the trigger and the timing a teacher can make sure that the student has that time open and available for them to express themselves. Depending on the year and the age, a teacher must make sure there is an up-to-date IEP documenting what the child exactly needs such as physical therapy twice a week or occupational therapy five times a week. Each IEP is designed on the child’s diagnoses and what they are qualified …show more content…
I would try to provide opportunities for physical activity during and/or prior to instructional tasks like talking a walk with an administrator in the halls before testing. I would make sure to modify tasks and material length to give the student enough time to complete, I would also make sure that the students attention was focused on directions and