Adaptions for Students with ADD/ADHD

Schoolwork can become a much-dreaded task when each assignment takes twice as long as it should to complete. Due to constant distractions, children who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) frequently find themselves spending much more time on schoolwork than their peers. This extra effort often agitates students and demotivates them from attempting the given assignment.

 

Luckily, studying with ADD/ADHD doesn’t have to be a horrible experience. With just a few tips and tricks, your child can study at ease and stay focused on their schoolwork. While there are several coping methods for studying with this learning disorder, here are three very successful methods.

 

Students who have ADD/ADHD often get antsy or find their minds wandering off during lessons. By using a small “fidget item” in class, such as a stress ball or a piece of chewing gum, students are able get out some of their pent-up energy while still being able to focus on school material. Best of all, using most fidget items does not require much thought and aren’t too distracting.

 

Children with ADD/ADHD lose interest very easily, so it is important that you do not drag out lesson plans. Instead, have your child study in short bursts so that they can retain the information before they lose track. Short breaks allow the student’s mind to wander for a bit without having them zone out and forget the study material. After the break, your child should feel refreshed and ready to learn the next segment.

 

Training your child to “shift” to a different subject when they get distracted can also be very helpful. The change in subject matter keeps students engaged without them having to take multiple breaks. The jump in productivity will help with the overall completion times of assignments.

 

By implementing any number of these tips, parents and tutors can help students with learning differences overcome the challenges associated with ADD/ADHD.

 

For more helpful adaptations for students with ADD/ADHD visit:

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8394.html

 

written by Roxana Manii, Novastar Prep English tutor

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