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Molly Cronin
Nekayla Washington
Maggie Evans
Nikki Hezar

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Interventions (U.S. Department of Education)

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Interventions (U.S. Department of Education)

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Recommends a three- pronged intervention.
- Explicit, structured, and high quality academic instruction
- Behavioral Interventions
- Classroom Accommodations

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- Pair with a study buddy to help keep the student on task.
- Organize content into smaller chunks.
- Use technology for an instructional purpose that won't have the potential to become a distraction.
- Use a predictable schedule in presenting lessons and daily activities.
-Reinforce all attempts at concentration.

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There are commonalities that may play a role such as genetics (parents with ADHD are more likely to have children with ADHD), problems during pregnancy (ex: premature babies), and head injuries during childhood.

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Student are given accommodations designed to assist them with behavior or learning problems in the general education classroom. If students do not show progress with Tier 2 interventions, the student should be referred for a 504 plan or special education services.

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Students with ADHD are not otherwise disabled. ADHD is a medical diagnosis so students can receive services under the IDEA category Other Health Impairment (OHI). Schools are obligated to identify and meet the needs of students with ADHD even if the student lacks a medical diagnosis (unless state laws prohibit this).

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Treatment must be tailored to meet individual needs. Treatment can include:
- Family and individual counseling
- Behavior therapy
- Education about ADHD
- Management plan
- Medication
- Psychopharmacological approach is common but controversial

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There is no known cause of ADHD.

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Inattention
- Disorganized
- Hard time paying attention

Hyperactivity
- Squirms and fidgets
- Talks too much

Impulsive
- Acts and speaks without thinking
- Impatient

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- Place student in environment with minimal distractions.
-Use highly structured lessons.
- Use materials that draw attention to relevant stimuli.
- Have students repeat back instructions before a task/assignment.
- Instruct student on organizational and study skills.
- Collaborate with parents to reinforce efforts at concentrated work to promote productivity and accuracy.

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According to the CDC, 1 in 10 children are diagnosed with ADHD.

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www.chadd.org
www.add.org
http://www.aacap.org/Default.aspx
https://edgefoundation.org

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Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder