Written Assignments
Many students with ADHD have particular challenges with written work due to finemotor
skills difficulties, motor planning issues, and difficulty alternating their attention
from a book to their written responses. 

Students with ADHD may also need assistance breaking a larger task or project into smaller, more workable units.

The following strategies can be used to address these needs.

Deconstructing Tasks: Break tasks into smaller units.
o Limit amount of work per page.
o Cover up part of the work on a page.
o Allow extra time for completing tasks.
o Provide work breaks.
o Allow student to use a computer to type or to use speech-to-text software.
o Reduce the length of written assignments.