1. Training by Hilary Nunns
Homework tips- ADHD
Training by Hilary Nunns

3. ADHD Scattered thoughts Poor memory Fidgety/restless
Short concentration span
Poor organisation/time management

4. Focused Good concentration Able to sit still Good time planner
Learner attributes
Focused
Good concentration
Able to sit still
Good time planner
Memory skills

5. When it comes to learning with ADHD

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

10. Refusing to do homework?
Meltdowns?
Getting detentions?
Poor quality?

11. What are the barriers to homework?
Rigid thinking
School is school, home is home
Keeping it together all day, need to let go of the stress
Does the child understand what they have to do?
Fear of failure

14. Set aside a particular homework space
Have a clear start/end time
Allow break times – set these and keep to them
Write a plan for what will happen if things go wrong ie calming/drink/squeeze ball

15. Build up confidence Start with something that they CAN do
Record responses into a phone (or similar)
Write up on PC or tablet (if possible) then handwrite in book

16. Build up confidence Use rewards (not punishment)
Don’t nag! – help to correct errors rather than focusing on what’s gone wrong

17. Use reward jars 10 minutes extra TV Friend for tea Points to add up ie
Trip to cinema

18. Use rewards
Reward cube
Egg timers
Hugs, cuddles
Others?

19. Overturn the negative talk “I can’t do this” “I’m stupid”
Listen
Overturn the negative talk
“I can’t do this”
“I’m stupid”
Ignore irritating behaviour (work avoidance)

20. Verbal strategies
“Lets see how quickly we can get this work done properly”
“Wow you are really working hard!
“We’ve almost finished”
“When we’ve done this……. Then we can do [that]

21. Examples
When you’ve completed this bit, then you can take a grape from the jar When this section is done, then you can roll the cube for a treat When we’ve written this in your book, then we can clear up and put everything away

22. ADHD – Help with learning
Highlight or underline key words
Encourage and instigate seat breaks or movement
Use a lot of visuals
Voice recordings, then write up
Create tactile learning activities and props

23. Identify main points
Highlight priority points of the task, verbally and visually
Pick out any new vocabulary
Encourage recording of new vocabulary:
Personal dictionary

30. Thank you