ADHD,+All+Individuals

ADHD, All Individuals

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a disorder that can affect a student’s ability to learn in the classroom environment. ADHD’s can cause a lack of concentration, hyperactivity, defiance, frustration and aggressive behaviour. The website ‘Living With ADHD’ aims to inform its viewers on how to identify children with ADHD and also strategies that can be used for teaching children with ADHD. The ‘Living With ADHD’ site believes “//Children with ADHD are individuals and have learning needs as diverse as all other class members. So there is no single educational practice that can be applied universally”// this is why the site offers a range of steps and strategies for managing ADHD, understanding that not all may work for every student. The strategies that are offered by the website include four main focus topics each with three core areas of implementation. The 4 main focus areas include: The website then branches off these four main areas of focus to elaborate on basic strategies such as the use of hand gestures, technology and seating arrangements (etc) to give you as the teacher a range of things to use. As no child with ADHD is alike it is essential for teachers to harness aids such as this website. Having an arsenal of teaching strategies will give you the best chance to manage your classroom and also the best chance to educate your classroom. As teachers we have very influential roles in the development of children and teens with ADHD. As ‘Living With ADHD’ states we “are in a position to help them achieve their full academic potential”. Using these strategies as a teacher is simple and affective, teachers do not need costly materials or handbooks they must only use their behaviour and position to influence the child. Practicing these strategies is a great way to build your confidence in the classroom and also assists you when you are in a pressure situation.
 * Conducting Lessons
 * Behavioural Interventions
 * Classroom Organisation
 * Dialogue with Parents a Collaborative Approach

Link to “Living With ADHD’ Website: []

Reference List: Janssen-Cilag, //For Schools Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),// [], Janssen-Cilag Pty. Limited, 2008-2010, Australia.