ADHD in children : Tips For Teachers : Nip in the Bud

If you're watching this film then you  probably have a child in your class   with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Please look elsewhere on the Nip in the Bud  website for more information about ADHD. In the meantime, here are some top  tips that you can use in your classroom   straight away, that may help to  support that child and their learning. The child with ADHD may be impulsive, chatty  and easily distracted by environmental stimuli. Children with ADHD may struggle to  sit still or focus on their lesson. These tips should help reduce the stress in the  classroom and facilitate whole class learning. Tip 1: Find a place in your classroom  that reduces sensory stimulation. Some children need to be away  from the doors and windows, or they will become distracted by what's  going on in the playground or corridor. Some children benefit from being  in specific areas of the classroom. This might be at the front of the class, near the  teacher or at the back of the class near a TA. This way, they can get  immediate and subtle support. Others need a separate workstation  at the back of the classroom. Tip 2: Try providing regular movement breaks. You might try a quick five-minute move exercise  for the whole class in between writing tasks. Come up with a list of class jobs  and assign the child with ADHD   to the one which involves movement, like handing out resources. Fidget toys can also help, once ground rules have been created and agreed  between the teacher and the child together. Tip 3: Break information down  to smaller chunks or steps. Children with attention difficulties need  learning tasks to be broken into discrete steps. Some teachers use visual timetables,  timers, charts and 'now and next' boards. Now it's maths, next it's playtime, to show  children how they're doing and keep them on track. Tip 4: Work with the pupils  learning strengths and limitations. Children with ADHD often have  undiagnosed learning difficulties. If the student struggles to read or write, allow them to demonstrate  their knowledge verbally. Encourage them to use a laptop or tablet. They can also use a scribe or voice  recognition software for written work. Tip 5: Help with organisation. Children with ADHD often have  organisational difficulties. They will struggle to manage their belongings and  navigate their way around the school. Make sure their peg is the first  or last in the cloakroom area. Only allow a small number of children in  the cloakroom or corridor at one time, so that this time is less chaotic. Use online homework task recording, so there's clear communication  between you and home. Use a visual timetable to remind them when to  bring in items, like a PE kit, into school. The timetable should be on  the classroom wall, with   copies in their reading book and at home.  Tip 6: Notice and praise the  pupil for getting things right. Children with ADHD often receive negative  attention for disruptive behaviour. This can erode the child's self-esteem, reduce their motivation and contribute to  a negative cycle of antisocial behaviour. You can support the child in learning  how to self-regulate their behaviour, by noticing any triggers or early warning  signs and adapting your teaching as necessary. Regular, supportive feedback can make a huge  difference to a pupil's experience of school. The more specific, the better. Name the skill they've used and then  they'll know how to repeat it again. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Your dedication and care will be making a   big difference to the child  you're hoping to support. If you'd like more information on ADHD,  please visit our website at www.nipinthebud.org

Channel: Nip in the Bud

Views: 66,305

Keywords: yt:cc=on, adhd, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health awareness, Primary school teachers, mental health at school, Teacher training, Elementary school, Pre school, Under 11s, School teaching, Camhs, childrens mental health, My child needs help, Kids mental health, My child is struggling, Help for children, Mental health support, Neurodiversity, Neurodiverse, Non-neurotypical, Kids health, Special needs, Additional needs, Learning disabilities, EHCP, ADHD

Id: hnlxhKe0TvE

Length: 4min 40sec (280 seconds)

Published: Thu Oct 29 2020