Seating Arrangements: Seat the student with ADHD away from distractions and close to
the teaching action.
o Place the student in close proximity to instruction so the teacher can monitor the
student’s work.
o Place the student by peers who are attentive workers.
o Place the student away from distractions such as windows, the pencil sharpener,
the door, and other high-traffic areas.
o Add distance between student desks.
o For independent work, use desks with attached chairs rather than tables where
several students are seated.
o If the student has a high need for movement, seating her near the back of the room
may provide opportunities to move without distracting peers.