Monday, 7 April 2014

ADHD

MAIN FEATURES OF ADHD

 Inattention

  •  does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes 
  •  has difficulty paying attention to tasks and activities 
  •  does not seem to listen when spoken up 
  •  does not follow instructions and fails to complete tasks 
  •  avoids tasks that require concentration 
  •  often loses things
  •  is easily distracted 
  • is often forgetful 



 Hyperactivity 


  • often fidgets or squirms in seat 
  • often leaves seat when sitting is expected 
  • often runs around or climbs excessively in inappropriate situations 
  •  has difficulty playing or carrying out activities quietly 
  • often seems very energetic 
  • often talks excessively Impulsivity 
  • often shouts out answer before questions have been completed 
  • often has difficulty waiting to turn 
  • often interrupts conversations or games 


TEACHING APROACHES WITH ADHD CHILDREN

·   The child should be seated near the teacher so that the teacher can easily give individual attention to the child
·     The child should be seated away from distractions
·   Tasks should be broken down into small steps-it is easier to concentrate on a small task than a large one.



 (Summarized from the DSM)

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