1. Teacher strategies
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

2. The facts about ADHD Most common classroom behavioral disorder
Can cause major disruptions in the classroom if the proper accommodations are not in place
Teachers at Franklin Towne carefully plan and accommodate for students who have ADHD, allowing all students to be successful on a daily basis

3. Strategy 1
From day one, setting clear rules with logical consequences and rewards
Home Connection:
Be sure to address daily behavior at home
Communication is key!
Make any success a “big deal”
Correlate similar discipline plan and rules at home

4. Strategy 2 Develop and use a behavior plan Examples: Sticker charts
Daily Reports
Color systems
Reward and incentives
Home Connection:
Support the behavior plan
Address goals at home
Make suggestions to teachers

5. Strategy 3 Breaking long work into shorter chunks
Scheduling times for breaks
Giving students extra time on tests
Allowing our students to engage in kinesthetic activities while learning
Home Connections:
Give your child breaks during homework time
Allow children to engage in exercising activities before or after school

6. Strategy 4 Developing a secret language with the child
The Rubber band method
Home Connection:
Remember to communicate with your child, address their needs and be conscious that ADHD is a medical condition. We must help children with ADHD develop strategies to use in their daily life, to eliminate behavioral issues.

7. Questions to ask your child’s teacher
What behavioral needs does my child have within the classroom?
What ways can I help my child at home?
How can I support my child with his/her behavior plan?