ADHD by Jessica Yoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm Made with panache en-us 2017-09-02 22:01:57 UTC 2025-10-25 10:32:47 UTC hello@padlet.com ADHD jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184424532 ADHD is a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. ADHD begins in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. As many as 2 out of every 3 children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults.]]> 2017-09-03 18:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184424532 Impulsivity jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425021 Impulsivity is any not thought out behavior.  Many students are impulsive in the classroom by not raising their hand and shouting out answers.  Some student are reactive and not proactive with their actions. 

Sofia is impulsive when she:
  • Talks too much
  • Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
  • Has trouble waiting turn
  • Interrupts others when they're talking

]]> 2017-09-03 19:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425021 Hyperactivity jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425029 When a student experiences hyperactivity in the classroom they often cannot sit still and their body is in constant movement.  These students are trying to drain their energy such as finger tapping or balancing on the legs of their seats.  This often helps the student to focus more because their energy is being directed and drained. 

Sofia experiences hyperactivity in the forms of:
  • Fidgets and squirms
  • Gets out of chair when not supposed to
]]> 2017-09-03 19:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425029 In-Attention jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425040 Attention affects those with ADHD because is conncected to the person's short term memory.  Those with ADHD have in attention which means they attend to everything.  Imagine being in a classroom trying to listen to a lesson and be attending to noises, movement, colors, expressions and thoughts. 

Sofia's in-attention includes:
  • Doesn’t pay close attention to details
  • Can't stay focused on play or schoolwork
  • Doesn’t follow through on instructions or finish school work or chores
  • Can't seem to organize tasks and activities
  • Gets distracted easily
]]> 2017-09-03 19:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425040 Sofia's Strengths jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425053
  • Very talented gymnast
  • Willing to help peers
  • Very social
  • A good friend
  • Artistic

    • ]]>     2017-09-03 19:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425053     Goals jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425290 Many which are written in IEP's and 504's for this disorder include making tasks shorter and in chunks.  Teaching and assessing students with ADHD needs to be done with the foresight of short term memory.

    Sofia's accommodations in her 504 include:
    • Spelling and fluency
    • Attention and improve on-task behavior
    • Less distractions and increased attention
    • Raise grade levels for math, spelling, and language arts
      
    ]]>     2017-09-03 19:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425290     Sofia jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425300 Sofia is in elementary school in the 4th grade.  She is 10 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD in the 2nd grade. In kindergarten Sofia had difficulty staying seated and being focused for short periods of time. In first grade Sofia was referred to an SAT in her school to provide her with additional assistance. 

    ]]>     2017-09-03 19:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184425300     Myself jessicayoakum https://padlet.com/jessicayoakum/uayl5al24twm/wish/184428610 What I have in common with Sofia:
    In-attention 
    Active learner > Active Listener
    Reading difficulty- cannot sit and read for long periods of time. 


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