1. ADHD in the classroom
Nora McNamara MD

2. ADHD diagnosis rates by state

3. ADHD medical treatments
Stimulant medications
Methylphenidate
Mixed amphetamine salts
Alpha-2-agonists
Clonidine
Guanfacine
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Atomoxetine
Dasotraline

4. ADHD symptom clusters Inattention (Default Mode Network)
Impulsivity (Inhibition systems/frontoparietal)
Hyperactivity (Somatomotor)

5. Stroop Test fMRI study (Peters0n et al 2009)

7. Meta-analysis of fMRI studies of ADHD/neurotypical controls (Cortese et al 2012)

8. How Montessori prepared environments support children
Movement
Kinetic/manipulative materials
Inhibition practice in the Casa
Grace and Courtesy
Handwork
3 hour work cycle
Classroom “systems”

9. Additional Supports Alternative seating Mindfulness training
Noise cancelling headphones
Metacognition presentations
Practical life: Heavy
Collaborative Problem Solving