Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Facts About ADD/ADHD:

• Frequently Asked Questions on ADD/ADHDThese questions address issues around dealing with ADD and ADHD. Click on the red links below:

• ADD and ADHDLearn about ADHD and ADD, including warning signs and an age-by-age guide.

• ADD Diagnosis: The Multidisciplinary ApproachThis article explains why an interdisiplinary approach to diagnosing ADD is very important.

• Understanding ADHDThe characteristics of ADHD evident 40 years ago are still the same seen today. It is our understanding of ADHD that has evolved.
• What Can Teachers Do To Help a Child with AD/HD?Learn how you can adapt curriculum, promote on-task behavior in the classroom, and provide additional educational support for children with AD/HD by reading this article.
• Increasing AttentionCriteria to help diagnose attention deficit and hyperactivity, as well as suggestions for ways to help children with these learning disabilities improve.
• Teaching Children with ADD/ADHDDistribute an article that details practice and theory behind teaching children with Attention Deficit Disorders.

• Modifying Instruction: Teaching Students with ADDSuggested modifications to make for students with ADD/ADHD, including lesson presentation, physical arrangement of the classroom, and work assignments.

• Assessment Accommodations: Case StudiesRead these case studies to give you an idea about how some teachers modified assessments.

• More Teaching Strategies for Students with ADD/ADHD

Information & Advice for Parents:

• A Parent-Teacher's Guide to ADHD (K-12)What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? Get the facts about attention deficit disorders, current treatments, and what the experts have to say about medications in this printable book.

• Organization: Advice for ParentsOffer these tips to parents to help them teach their children to become more organized.

• What Teachers and Parents Should Know About RitalinRead about the most prescribed medication for children -- the facts and fables of Ritalin.

• Questions About ADD MedicationThis article addresses some commonly asked questions about the medical management of children with ADD.

• ADD: Working with Your SchoolLearn how to foster a constructive partnership with your child's school in treating ADD.

• Reinforcement for Children with ADDThis article explains how to use praise to reinforce the positive behavior of a child with ADD.

• Growing Up with ADHDEven when David Johnson was a toddler, his mother, JoAnn, suspected he'd have problems in school.

• ADHD: Meeting the ChallengeFor a parent, having a child with ADHD presents many challenges. This article identifies these challenges and gives tips for raising a child with ADHD.

• ADHD: School Issues and InterventionsWhat issues and difficulties will your child face in school, if he has ADHD? 

ADD/ADHD & Gifted:

• ADHD and Children Who Are GiftedSome children are both gifted and have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Diagnosing and working with these students can be challenging; this article will help teachers and parents better understand this complex combination.

• The Crossover ProfileA composite list of typical characteristics describing a learning disabled/gifted student.

• Hobbies and Special Talents/Interests for Children with ADDThis article explains what kinds of hobbies are beneficial for children with ADD, and what you can do to encourage them.

• More Crossover Children – LD and Gifted

Additional Resources:

• Special Needs – Teacher ResourcesInform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively.

• Special Needs Web ResourcesUse this comprehensive list of Websites about special needs to help with all kinds of issues, such as ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, special education, and more.

• Inclusion ResourcesMake inclusion a success in your school with these helpful resources for K-12 teachers. Read these articles to find information and advice on modifying your curriculum to reach all of your students.

• Adaptations and Modifications for Students with Special NeedsAccommodate your Special Needs students by making the easy modifications and adaptations detailed in these articles and resources. These adjustments will help you challenge each member of your class.

• IEPs and BeyondOur IEP resources will help you prepare and implement Individualized Education Programs. Check out our articles to find everything you need to know about the IEP process.

• Assessment & AccommodationRead our suggestions for modifying assessments, and discover new techniques to improve your knowledge of your students.

• ADD/ADHD Resources for Parents & EducatorsThese resources from our partner, FamilyEducation, will help you learn about attention deficit disorders and how they are treated. Both parents and teachers will find helpful articles on educational strategies and services for children with ADD/ADHD.

Source:  Teacher Vision