Anjanette Arnold

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Anjanette Arnold

• Success for
• ADD and ADHD in the
• Elementary Classroom

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The woods would be very silent if no birds sang
there except those that sang their best.

• Henry Van Dyke

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

• Attention Deficit Disorder is a term used to
  describe a group of behavioral characteristics.
  An individual with ADD has serious and persistent
  difficulties in

• (1) attention span
• (2) impulse control
• (3) and sometimes, hyperactivity

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ADD or ADHD? Whats the Difference?

• There are two types of ADD

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Undifferentiated Attention Deficit Disorder

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Behavioral Characteristics of ADHD

• High activity level
• Appears to be in constant motion
• Finds nearby objects to play with/put in mouth
• Roams around classroom
• Great difficulty staying in seat
• Often fidgets with hands or feet
• Impulsive and lack of self-control
• Blurts out verbally sometimes inappropriately
• Cant wait for turn
• Often talks excessively
• Gets in trouble because doesnt think before
  acting
• Often interrupts others
• Difficulty with transitions
• Aggressive behavior
• Socially immature

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Behavioral Characteristics of ADD

• Difficulty listening and following directions
• Difficulty focusing and sustaining attention
• Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
• Difficulty concentrating and attending to task
• Inconsistent performance on school work
• Tunes out may appear spacey
• Disorganized loses and cant find belongings
  like paper, pencils, books
• Desk and room may be a total disaster area
• Poor study skills
• Difficulty working independently

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A Comprehensive Assessment of ADD/ADHD Requires

• Medical Evaluation by a trained specialist
• Family Interview
• Teacher Interview
• Child Interview
• Rating Scales completed by Family, Teacher, and
  Child
• Testing

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Federal Legislation

• Rehabilitation Act (1973)
• Individual with Disabilities Education Act (1986)
  IDEA
• Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act) (1992)

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State of Alabama Legislation

• Alabama Exceptional Child Act (Act 106) (1977)

Governor George C. Wallace
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Reasons ADD/ADHD Students Misbehave

• They get frustrated because they had a different
  perception of what was supposed to happen.
• They need structure.
• They think they are bad so they act the part.
• The classroom is not calm and there are too many
  distractions and disruptions.
• They feel misunderstood.
• They feel overwhelmed with the tasks they are
  supposed to do.
• They have been criticized.

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Effective Strategies for Success with ADD/ADHD
Students

• Make the lesson very clear.
• Be enthusiastic.
• Use lots of visuals.
• Ask questions.
• Have pairs of students do assignments together.
• Assign study buddies.
• Provide signals. Raise hand with fist means,
  dont call on me.
• Use contracts, check lists, and point systems.
• Provide more time to do assignments.
• Have assignments clearly stated on chalkboard.

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Inclusion Means

• Children with disabilities are educated in
  regular school settings, regardless of the
  severity of their disabilities.
• Special services are provided in regular schools.
• Classroom teachers and administrators are
  supportive.
• Students with disabilities are involved in as
  many academic classes and extracurricular
  activities as possible, including art, music,
  gym, field trips, assemblies, and graduation
  exercises.
• Friendships are social relationships are
  encouraged.
• All children are taught to understand and accept
  human differences.
• Parents concerns are taken seriously.

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Books for Children about ADHD

• Eulcee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant
• I would if I could
• Hunter and his Amazing RemoteControl A Fun,
  Hands-On Way to Teach Self-Control to ADD/ADHD
  Children
• Zipper The Kid with ADHD
• The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD
• Otto Learns about His Medicine A Story about
  Medication for Children with ADHD
• 50 Activities and Games for Kids with ADHD

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Support Services for Parents

• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit
  Disorder (CHADD) CHADD National
  Headquarters 8181 Professional Place, Suite
  201 Landover, MD 20785 www.chadd.org
• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
  (ADDA) ADDA 1788 Second Street, Suite
  200 Highland Park, IL 60035 www.add.org

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Whatever you put your attention on, it will
increase.

• Focus on the positives and they will increase.
• Focus on the negatives and they will increase.
• Choose to focus on the positives and watch your
  students thrive!

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Bibliography

• Barkley, R. A. (2000) Taking charge of ADHD. New
  York, NY Guilford Press
• Copeland, L. (1998). Hunter and his amazing
  remotecontrol A fun, hands-on way to teach
  self-control to ADD/ADHD children. Chapin, SC
  YouthLight, Inc.
• Corman, C. Trevine, E. (1995). Eulcee the jumpy
  jumpy elephant. Plantation, FL Specialty Press.
• Galvin, M. Ferraro, S. (2001). Otto learns
  about his medicine A story about medication for
  children with ADHD. Washington, DC Magination
  Press.
• Gordon, M. (1992). I would if I could. DeWitt,
  NY Gordon Systems
• Irlen, J.(1991). Reading by the colors. New York,
  NY Berkley Publishing Group
• Janover, C. Powell, R. (1997). Zipper The kid
  with ADHD. Bethesda, MD Woodbine House, Inc.
• Quinn, P. (2000). 50 activities and games for
  kids with ADHD. Washington, DC Magination Press.
• Taylor, J. (2006). The survival guide for kids
  with ADD or ADHD. Minneapolis, MN Free Spirit
  Publishing, Inc.
• United States Department of Education Memorandom
  Clarification of Policy to Address the Needs of
  Children with Attention Deficit Disorders within
  General and/or Special Education, September 16,
  1991, page 7.