The au pair is responsible for picking up kids from school, doing homework with the youngest two, and taking the kids to their extracurricular activities. ... Academically he is not doing very well. ... When it's time for homework, it is rushed because there is not enough time to complete it before the extracurricular activities, or he struggles to concentrate as the Ritalin has worn off. ... Steve shows the inability to accurately copy visual material presented on a chalkboard, because on a regular basis is homework was copied incorrectly from the board. ... He also does not seem to unde...

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Do things that you have to do on a daily or weekly basis; at the same time in the same way, everytime you do them. ... It's built on homework too. There is a lot you can do at home to make sure that homework is done and turned in on time. ... Do only one assignment and break it down into smaller parts. ... Always go over homework a second time. ...

• Word Count: 1599
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In elementary years, children with ADHD will be more fidgety and squirmy than their same-age peers who do not have the disorder. ... Actually, thinking about the potential outcomes of their actions before the fact often does not even cross their minds. ... In a small number of cases, ADHD does go away in adolescence or adult years. ... Often, the first treatment step begins with learning what ADHD is and what to do about it. ... Stimulant medications do not tend to help with symptoms of anxiety or depression. ...

• Word Count: 2309
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In elementary years, children with ADHD will be more fidgety and squirmy than their same-age peers who do not have the disorder. ... Actually, thinking about the potential outcomes of their actions before the fact often does not even cross their minds. ... In a small number of cases, ADHD does go away in adolescence or adult years. ... Often, the first treatment step begins with learning what ADHD is and what to do about it. ... Stimulant medications do not tend to help with symptoms of anxiety or depression. ...

• Word Count: 2207
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Do you remember the child who always interrupted when someone was talking? Do you remember how your teacher handled it? ... Other children may be slighted or do not receive the extra help that they need. ... However, just because a child has a hereditary tendency towards ADHD does not mean that development will occur. ... Writing directions on chalkboards, rewarding positive behaviors and tailoring homework assignments are among the most common. ...

• Word Count: 1913
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He has always struggled to pay attention in class, and getting him to do his homework has become a constant struggle. ... Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly Have difficulty organizing tasks or activities Is easily distracted Is often forgetful in daily activities Symptoms of Hyperactivity: Fidgets with hands of feet and squirms in seat Leaves seat in classroom or other situations in which being seated is expected Runs or climbs excessively when inappropriate Has difficulty playing in leisure activities quietly Is always on the go or acts as if "driven...

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This is all coming from my perspective, and I do take into account that I do not have all of the facts and there may be some important reason for his seat placement that I am not aware of. ... He would constantly flick his pencil off of his desk, misplace his books and homework, and everyday he would receive a "blue note- which meant that their parents were informed of bad behavior. ... After all, I always thought of the stereotypical boy who cannot sit still and does not pay attention. ... We often do not consider the possibility that the child could just be bored by the curriculum. ... I...

• Word Count: 1912
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

(c) Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. (d) Often does not follow through on instruction and facts to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace. ... (f) Often avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework). ... However, this does mean that it needs to be re-administered on a more regular basis than most drugs, usually every 3-4 hours. ... Dexedrine and Adderall are both slower to take effect but provide a longer beneficial period of 5-8 hours and therefore do not need to be administered...

• Word Count: 1928
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

INATTENTION • Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities • Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions) • Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities • Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in task...

• Word Count: 2295
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate