Tips for Teaching Kids With ADHD
Simple classroom adjustments make it easier for a teacher to work with the strengths and weaknesses of a child with ADHD.
It may be helpful for teachers to:
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- Pair written instructions with oral instructions.
- Give clear, concise instructions.
- Speak when the child is paying attention.
- Set up clear rules of behavior and consequences for breaking these rules.
- Set up a program that rewards appropriate behavior.
- Seat the child near a good role model or near the teacher.
- Establish a routine so the child knows what to expect.
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