2. Positive Aspects full of energy sense of humour creative
enthusiastic/passionate
loyal
forgiving
willing to take risks
inventive thinkers
easily motivated

4. Attention
Reasoning
Planning
Problem Solving

6. ADHD is… a lifelong disorder a genetic disorder
partially caused by a dopamine deficiency
found among all ethnic and social groups

7. caused by inadequate parenting manageable with strict discipline
ADHD is not…
caused by poor diet
caused by inadequate parenting
confined to childhood
manageable with strict discipline

8. ADD/ADHD Comorbids Learning Differences 25% Anxiety Disorders 25%
Bipolar 6%
Conduct
Disorders
20%
Depressive
Disorders
15-20%
Oppositional
Defiant Disorder
35%

10. Physical Symptoms Restlessness Hyperactivity Clumsiness Insomnia
Enuresis
Poor Coordination
Headaches

11. Mental Symptoms Extreme Mood Swings Low Self-Esteem
Learning Difficulties
Low Attention Span
Forgetfulness
Obsessive Thinking
Poor Short-Term
Memory

12. Behavioural Symptoms Poor Social Skills Excessive Talking
Risky Behaviour
Attention Seeking
Sensation Seeking
Extremely ‘Short Fuse’
Lying
Impatience
Swearing
Interrupting Others
Daydreaming
Disorganisation

13. Domains of Impairment Health/Safety Academic/ Occupational
Substance Abuse
Impairments
Self-Esteem
Sexual
Behaviour
Social Functioning
Criminality

14. Current Treatments Social Occupational Therapy Skills Training Yoga
Holistic Therapy
Physical
Exercise
Anger
Management
Training
Medication

15. ADHD Medications… are only one option for ADHD are not addictive
are not sedatives
are class A drugs
don’t increase use of other drugs
can have side-effects
are not new drugs
are available in slow-release form

16. The Student is… unable to stay on task easily distracted
making inappropriate comments
restless
disorganised
constantly interrupting
slow to copy information
not interested
tense/agitated
unable to follow instructions
unable to recognize body
language and facial expressions

17. Classrom Tips Seating Place the student in the front of the room
Position him/her between two sensible peers
Keep him /her away from distractions
(doors, windows, colourful displays, etc.)
Avoid sudden changes (content,venue, etc.)
Allow structured seat-breaks
Agree on a ‘Distress Signal’
Allow quiet fiddling
Greet students at the door

18. Lesson Material/Planning
Increase font size
Highlight key information
Provide handouts to avoid board copying
Use a lot of visual aids
Allow or provide voice recordings
Include plenty of IT opportunities
Do warm –up exercises immediately after breaks
Encourage Check-Lists to be ticked off
Extract texts for research rather than giving
whole books to read
Break assignments down into smaller parts

19. Lesson Delivery Praise often, specific and immediately
Provide a visible agenda
Vary your pace, methods and intonation
frequently
Assign specific roles during group work
Change your questioning style to allow the
student to respond immediately (notes,
drawings, peer work)
Be consistent and avoid idiomatic speech
Keep instructions short and precise
Keep choices to a minimum

20. Pastoral Care Promote relaxation techniques
Practise the ‘5 Second Break’
Help the student to identify ways to deal
with anger
Avoid ‘preaching’ and interrogation tactics
Challenge the student away from peers
Arrange for a ‘quiet place’ and somebody
who is available to talk in a crisis situation
Be positive and a motivator