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What is Attention Deficit Hyper Activity?

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What is Attention Deficit Hyper Activity?

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Attention Deficit Hyper Activity, or commonly abbreviated to ADHD, is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention or control their impulsive behaviors (NIHM, 1). Common characteristics of ADHD include, fidgeting or squirming while seated, getting up or moving around frequently, running, dashing, or climbing, and interrupting or intruding on others. Other characteristics that are common can included disorganization, becoming easily distracted, and problems sustaining attention.
These characteristics fall into three categories inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is important to know that a student that has some of these characteristics does not necessarily have ADHD, only a medical professional in the mental health field can diagnosis a child with ADHD.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-the-basics/index.shtml

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This video is an animated video with real interviews between students with ADHD and their doctors. It helps explain what children with ADHD feel like in and outside of school

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Break up larger assignments into workable and more obtainable steps. Students who are diagnosed with ADHD may have difficulty focusing for extended periods of time. By breaking up large assignment into obtainable steps the student will be able focus long enough to complete them. It is also more rewarding to complete a list of steps, than to feel overwhelmed and frustrated while working one large assignment.

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Establish set rules and routines. This strategy can not only help students with ADHD but is good practice for the class as whole. For students with ADHD it is very important that rule and routines are in place so that they know what to do and when to do it. This will help keep them on track. Common routines are also helpful for students who may need additional support, examples like always having the homework written on the same spot on board can hep direct a Childs focus and attention to what is important.

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Allow students to fidget and move around. Simple activities like having the student wipe off the white board, allowing them to get up and get water or go to the bathroom, or even playing with small objects at their desk can help a student with ADHD quietly and productively get out their hyper activity without causing distractions to other students.

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This video exemplifies one teachers way of allowing students to get out extra energy when sitting still in class in class is not working. By creating a path way in the hall for students to use she can monitor and control the students movements while allowing them to move around and play.

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CHADD Parent to Parent Program:
The CHADD parent to parent program allows parents of children with ADHD to learn about ADHD in detail. It teaches parents the history, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to support children with ADHD. It has face-to-face seminars, Elearning, and webinars.
http://www.chadd.org/Training-Events/Parent-to-Parent-Program.aspx

Understood.org
This online resource for parents covers five key topics: learning & attention issues, school & learning, friends & feelings, you & your family, and community & events. It also allows parents to specifically choose what their child is struggling with and their grade level for personalized articles and advice covering that topic.
https://www.understood.org/en

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CDC.gov
This website gives a detailed overview of ADHD. It includes everything from the describing the disorder to statistics, current articles, and how to support children with ADHD
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html

ADHDchildhood
This website includes an overview of ADHD, informational videos, quick facts, and tools to help both parents and educators who have children and students with ADHD.
https://www.adhdchildhood.com

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CHADD: Tips for Teachers
Chadd also offers a resource called "tips for teachers" This is a video log of professionals in the ADHD field who have strategies and advice for teachers educating students with ADHD
http://www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Professionals/For-Teachers/Tips-for-Teachers-Video-Series.aspx

Teach ADHD
This online resource allows teachers to get detailed guides on how to teach students with ADHD. It covers topics from basic instruction to how to handle transition times in the classroom
http://teachadhd.com