However not all students with AD/HD are hyperactive. ... In literature these types of students are referred to as ADD. Students with the inattentive type often appear lethargic, or hypoactive. ... The student is easily distracted by external stimuli. ... The student may talk excessively. ...
Then the student is evaluated. ... The student's teachers are asked to rate the student's behavior using standardized forms, and to give their personal opinion of the student's schoolwork and behavior. ... "Half the people who take medication for ADHD continue taking it, either regularly or when they are involved in special projects into adulthood." ... People with ADHD qualify for special, free services from their schools. ... Creation of individual educational programs with input from school counselors, teachers, school administrators, and parents to meet an ADHD students un...
As the condition impacts on a child's school life, it is required to provide special conditions for an individual with ADHD. ... For a school to provide special treatment for a child with ADHD it must recognize the diagnosis of the external specialist or provide it by the school district. ... DSM-5, IDEA (OHI) Criteria Inattention • bad attention to details • failed holding attention on one subject • not following orders and instructions • troubles to organize work • avoidance of complex tasks • easily distracted • consistently forgetful Hyperactivity a...
As the condition impacts on a child's school life, it is required to provide special conditions for an individual with ADHD. ... For a school to provide special treatment for a child with ADHD it must recognize the diagnosis of the external specialist or provide it by the school district. ... DSM-5, IDEA (OHI) Criteria Inattention • bad attention to details • failed holding attention on one subject • not following orders and instructions • troubles to organize work • avoidance of complex tasks • easily distracted • consistently forgetful Hyperactivity a...
Posters on the walls may look nice, but there needs to be at least some " white space" that is free of clutter. ... Surround the student with good role models, preferably students whom they view as significant others. ... Work with your ADHD students one-on-one if you can. ... An important thing to remember is to make the student feel comfortable with asking questions because most ADHD students will not ask for help. ... From working with this student and writing this paper, I have decided to continue to major in education but minor in Special Ed. ...
When we pay attention: we initiate, direct our attention to where it is needed at the moment; we sustain, pay attention for as long as needed; we inhibit, avoid focusing on something that distracts our attention from where it needs to be; and finally we shift, move our attention to other things as needed. ... Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), completed a long-term, multi-site study to determine which treatments had the greatest positive effect on reducing ADHD symptoms. ...
When we pay attention: we initiate, direct our attention to where it is needed at the moment; we sustain, pay attention for as long as needed; we inhibit, avoid focusing on something that distracts our attention from where it needs to be; and finally we shift, move our attention to other things as needed. ... Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), completed a long-term, multi-site study to determine which treatments had the greatest positive effect on reducing ADHD symptoms. ...
