Teaching Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Teaching Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are syndromes that present a challenge in the classroom but can be managed successfully. Understanding the disorder coupled with appropriate modifications in teaching method and teacher-student interactions allow the ADD/ADHD child to thrive in the classroom.

ADD/ADHD is characterized by diminished attention span, impulsive behavior and sometimes hyperactivity. It is a chronic disorder that can begin at birth and continues through adulthood. For educational purposes, ADD/ADHD is diagnosed by testing criteria established by the Diagnost...