Implementive And Effective Experience In Teaching The ADHD Student

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Teaching the ADHD Student There is much to learn that goes into teaching a student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However, there are many effective ways to teach an ADHD student. All teachers are capable of changing some aspects of their classroom or teaching style to best suit the ADHD student. Research shows that teachers can take steps to effectively teach students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by understanding the disability, implementing an interactive and interesting teaching style, and by keeping a structured classroom. ADHD is a common disorder among school aged children. (Bellanti, 2011) A child with ADHD will be inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive. Many teachers will get frustrated when trying to teach a student with ADHD. The student will be distracted by many things in or around the classroom and have trouble paying attention to what the teacher is saying. An ADHD student may be disruptive and have troublesome behavior due to hyperactivity. Implementing new skills that teachers can learn is a great step to effectively teaching ADHD students. The first important skill in teaching an ADHD student is for the teacher to understand the disorder to the best of their ability. Once they have a solid understanding, in most cases, the teacher will show more empathy and …show more content…
Having minimal distractions in the classroom, especially during an exam, will keep the student from losing focus. (Daley & Birchwood, 2010) The classroom seating is an important part. Placing the student in a spot that is least distracting and also the best place for support when they need it, will help an ADHD student. (Bellanti, 2011) When placing an ADHD in your classroom, keep in mind that they may want to stand up often, and move around. This could cause distractions for other students if the ADHD student is in a highly visible spot in the

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