ADD/ADHD Resources for Teachers
In almost every classroom, a teacher can expect to have at least one student with ADHD. Even though the impulsive and hyperactive behavior of ADHD students can be distracting, there are strategies that can help all students direct their energy to obtain full potential. In this Web guide, find the best resources for teaching students in a classroom setting, small group or one-on-one, so you and all of your students can share a productive learning environment.
Inattention, hyperactivity, fidgeting and impulsivity are all symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). For a comprehensive introduction to ADD/ADHD, including information on ADHD treatment and support, consult findingDulcinea’s ADHD Web Guide.
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Inattention, hyperactivity, fidgeting and impulsivity are all symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). For a comprehensive introduction to ADD/ADHD, including information on ADHD treatment and support, consult findingDulcinea’s ADHD Web Guide.
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Teaching & Curriculum for ADHD Students
No two students in the classroom learn the same way; this is certainly true when working with ADD/ADHD students. Use the sites in this section to find lesson plans, activities and interactive games that are tailored to the special needs of ADHD/ADD students.
Insights for Teaching & Curriculum for ADHD Students
- The first step in teaching to different learning styles is determining what those styles are. Learn more about learning styles and use the “Learning Style Inventory” to find out how your students learn best.
- Using multimedia to engage students can be very beneficial. Fortunately, the Web is overflowing with a variety of multimedia activities. Many of the sites below offer multimedia resources that can be useful in the classroom.
Top Sites for Teaching & Curriculum for ADHD Students
For math and reading…
LD OnLine
, a Web site devoted to learning disabilities and ADHD, has a section full of resources on math, reading, writing and more. Look for articles to help you craft a curriculum catered to ADHD students.
ADDitude
has an archive of articles from ADHD experts on how to tackle reading and math with ADHD kids. Find ways to get kids interested, and keep them engaged.
Bookshare.org
offers a library of free books to students with print disabilities. Students can download more than 41,000 books in large print, Braille or audio formats.
For multimedia…
SparkTop.org
, originally created by the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, is a free multimedia site specifically for kids with learning disabilities. The site offers kids a safe place to create music, art or stories, play games, and connect with other kids.
KidRocket KidSafe Web Browser for Kids
is a free Web browser with interactive links and games that are curriculum-related. Kids can set up their own e-mail accounts and communicate with parents, teachers and friends.
For parent-school collaboration…
The American Academy of Family Physicians
gives advice on what parents should know about ADHD, and offers suggestions on what parents can do at home to help their child learn. Teachers can give tips to parents based on the advice in this article.
LD OnLine
’s article has a detailed outline of how parents of ADHD children can actively collaborate with their child’s teachers to create structure and ensure consistency.
ADHD/ADD Support Resources
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