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The students employ five different metaphors to explain how they use the Internet for school: The Internet as virtual textbook and reference library, as virtual tutor and study shortcut, as virtual study group, as virtual guidance counselor, and the Internet as virtual locker, backpack, and notebook.
Kids with attention deficit disorder respond best to specific goals and daily positive reinforcement—as well as worthwhile rewards. Yes, you may have to hang a carrot on a stick to get your child to behave better in class. Create a plan that incorporates small rewards for small victories and larger rewards for bigger accomplishments.
Seat the child with ADD/ADHD away from doors and windows.
Alternate seated activities with those that allow the child to move his or her body around the room. Whenever possible, incorporate physical movement into lessons.
Write important information down where the child can easily read and reference it. Remind the student where the information can be found.
Divide big assignments into smaller ones, and allow children frequent breaks.
The self-esteem of children with ADD/ADHD is often quite fragile
Develop a “secret language” with the child with ADD/ADHD. You can use discreet gestures or words you have previously agreed upon to let the child know they are interrupting. Praise the child for interruption-free conversations.
written behavior plan is near the student
consequences immediately following misbehavior. Be specific in your explanation, making sure the child knows how they misbehaved.
Recognize good behavior out loud. Be specific in your praise, making sure the child knows what they did right.
cross off each item as it is completed.
run an errand or do a task for you
play a sport—or at least run around before and after school.
Provide a stress ball, small toy, or other object for the child to squeeze or play with discreetly at his or her seat.
do one step and then come back to find out what they should do next
extremely brief when giving directions
write directions down in a bold marker or in colored chalk on a blackboard.
Read to children. Read with children. Make reading cozy, quality time with you.
Make predictions or “bets.” Constantly ask the child what they think might happen next. Model prediction: “The girl in the story seems pretty brave—I bet she’s going to try to save her family.”
Act out the story. Let the child choose his or her character and assign you one, too. Use funny voices and costumes to bring it to life.
If you understand how your child with ADD/ADHD learns best, you can create enjoyable lessons that pack an informational punch.
With organization
Establish a homework folder for finished homework.
Check and help the child organize his or her belongings on a daily basis, including his or her backpack, folders, and even pockets.
If possible, keep an extra set of textbooks and other materials at home.
Help the child learn to make and use checklists, crossing items off as they are accomplished.
Help organize loose papers by color coding folders and showing the child how to hole-punch and file appropriately.
Allow the child breaks as often as every ten to twenty minutes.
Teach a better understanding of the passage of time: use an analog clock and timers to monitor homework efficiency.
Neurological deficits, not unwillingness, keep kids with attention deficit disorder from learning in traditional ways.
If you can work with and support your child’s teacher, you can directly affect the experience of your child with ADD/ADHD in the classroom.