What is ADHD. ADHD stands for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is one of the most common childhood brain disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity which can make it difficult to succeed in school, get along with other children or adults, or finish tasks at home.

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ADHD Resources Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of ADHD Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Succeed in School 20 Effective Strategies for Teachers Utilizing Assistive Technology Link Some of the ADHD assistive technologies can be used as a reward for students. The US Department of Education has a game designed for ADHD children called the “FFFBI Academy” or “Fin, Fur, and Feather Bureau of Investigation.” The seven different mini games that are available on the FFFBI Academy's website target certain ADHD symptoms through interactive learning. For example, the fourth “mission”--“Monitor Lizard”--works on short-term memory, attention to certain cues and ignoring distractions. As part of the day's lesson, the student can play 10 to 15 minutes of the game if he completes all of his tasks for that class, such as finishing an assignment. Click this link to play. http://www.fffbi.com/info/academy.html Behavioral Interventions and Classroom Accommodations

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