Supporting Students

with ADD/ADHD

NeurobiologicalHeredityDifficult pregnancy or birthExcessively high body lead levels Injury to the prefrontal regions of the brain

What causes ADD/ADHD?

Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes.

Has difficulty sustaining attention. Does not appear to listen. Struggles to follow through on instructions. Has difficulty with organization. Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained

mental effort. Is easily distracted. Is forgetful in daily activities.

ADD/ADHD - Primarily Inattentive Type:

Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair. Has difficulty remaining seated. Runs around or climbs excessively. Has difficulty engaging in activities quietly. Acts as if driven by a motor. Talks excessively. Blurts out answers before questions have

been completed. Has difficulty waiting or taking turns. Interrupts or intrudes upon others.

ADD/ADHD - Primarily Hyperactive/Impulsive Type:

Meets both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive criteria.

ADD/ADHD - Combined Type:

Assessment of the child’s school performance

Social and emotional functioning Developmental level History from parents, teachers, and the child

How is ADD/ADHD diagnosed?

At least SIX symptoms that have persisted for at least SIX months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level

Onset usually before age SEVEN Symptoms must be present in TWO or

more situations Causes significant distress or impairment Is not accounted for by another disorder

Criteria

Why Accommodations for Students with

ADD/ADHD?

PresentationAcademic SkillsInattentionImpulsivenessOrganization SkillsComplianceSocial Skills

Teach peer tutors how to do their job without doing all the work.

Teach peer tutors how to use positive comments and praise.

Using Peer Tutors or Study Buddies

Step 1 _______ Please ____________ (name) (direction)

Walk away or wait 3-5 seconds Reinforce or go to step 2

Step 2 _______ You need to ___________(name) (direction)

Walk away or wait 3-5 seconds Reinforce or Consequence

Using Precision Commands

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