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  • Culture of Collaboration & Interprofessional Teaming
      Classroom Interventions for Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder Considerations Packet   Primer text from The College of William & MaryADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of children (Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, 2015).    In a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, scientists found that 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years living in the U.S. had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is similar to previous en Ages 6-11: Approximately 2.4 million children Ages 12-17: Approximately 3.3 million children   The diagnostic term attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to individuals who display patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and overactive behavior that interfere with daily functioning (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) V (APA, 2013) criteria for diagnosing ADHD listthree types of ADHD and the accompanying characteristics. Predominantly inattentive type.The student may:o submit inaccurate or incomplete work,o have difficulty attending to conversations, activities, or tasks,o be easily distracted,o have difficulty following directions,o frequently lose materials, and/oro have difficulty organizing tasks and materials.
    By: Harrel Bellenta
    Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023

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  • Students with ADHD
    Caring for children with ADHD may be challenging, but it is important to remember that these children can learn successfully. It is critical that parents remember that some of their child's disruptive behavior is a manifestation of the disability and that the challenge is finding ways to help their child change the inappropriate behavior. Key to this is remembering to focus on the need for structure and routine for your child's daily schedule and thereby reinforcing the importance of learning self-control and self-regulation. The following are suggestions for parents: Focus on discrete rewards and consequences for appropriate and inappropriate behavior:- Tangible rewards and treats;- Movie night for a good week at school;- Removal of privileges; and Time-out from reinforcing activities: the child is essentially removed from situations that foster inappropriate behavior.Set a daily routine and stick to it. Bedtime and preparation for school are much easier if there is a structure already in place.Have tangible reminders:- A big clock in the bedroom;- Charts for chores;- Assignment pad to record homework and a specific folder to put work in upon completion; and- Gain the child's attention before speaking to him or her. Have the child repeat back directions for things that are really important. Avoid the following:- Repeating patterns of inappropriate behavior followed by ineffective punishment;- Administering consequences without prior warning or without the child understanding why he or
    By: Lorell Sandi
    Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023
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  • ADHD and School interventions
    Removed public accessibility of S3 bucket As a result of the behaviors listed above, students with ADHD are at greater risk of academicdifficulties, social/emotional issues, and limited educational outcomes. The degree to which attention impacts a student’s academic and social performance is related to the interactions between the student’s academic and behavioral needs and the environmentaldemands.    Therefore, it is not unusual for the student to perform differently across settings.    For example, a student with ADHD may experience academic success in elementary school;however, when he enters middle school, the increased academic and organizational demandsmay increase his need for additional academic and behavioral supports.
    By: Lorell Sandi
    Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023
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  • The Digital Festival
     joined the trend of the virtual events in Aug  , Spet , giving attendees a never-before-seen musical experience. In addition to performances from artists like Katy Perry, The festival featured artists performing on virtual stages in front of thousands of virtual fans on a virtual 3D island. There were special effects, fireworks, laser shows, sound effects, and more — just like an actual music festival.  
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Monday, Dec 19, 2022
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  • Upcoming Webcasts
    At Scrum.org, we have two webcast series that can help you continue your learning. ScrumPulse is an educational webcast series designed to help those new to Scrum and those with experience learn and improve. We also offer an Ask a Professional Scrum
    By: Roseeta Violet
    Thursday, Nov 10, 2022
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  • What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
    What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?   Primer text from The College of William & MaryADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of children (Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, 2015).    In a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, scientists found that 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years living in the U.S. had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is similar to previous en Ages 6-11: Approximately 2.4 million children Ages 12-17: Approximately 3.3 million children   The diagnostic term attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to individuals who display patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and overactive behavior that interfere with daily functioning (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) V (APA, 2013) criteria for diagnosing ADHD listthree types of ADHD and the accompanying characteristics.
    By: Roseeta Violet
    Monday, Oct 3, 2022

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  • What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
    What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Primer text from The College of William & MaryADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of children (Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, 2015).   
    By: Roseeta Violet
    Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022
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  • ADHD and School interventions
    ADHD and School interventions   School interventions should include a team approach across multiple settings, consisting of bothpreventive and intervention strategies.    Interventions must be based upon assessment data that includes information about the student’s strengths and needs as well as the environmental conditions in which her characteristics of ADHD occur.    Progress monitoring and strategy adjustments are critical to the success of any intervention plan (Wolraich & DuPaul, 2010).
    By: Roseeta Violet
    Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022
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  • Behavior Management Strategies and ADHD students
    Text from William & Mary and Texas A&M https://education.wm.edu/centers/ttac/documents/packets/adhd.pdfThe goal of behavior management strategies is to help students learn to manage their ownbehavior. The following strategies are most effective when used in conjunction with evidence based instructional strategies. Prevention StrategiesHere are some preventive measures that support students in demonstrating positivebehavior. Nonverbal Supports: Together with the student, develop inconspicuous,nonverbal messages such as eye contact, hand gestures, or other signals that teachstudents to recognize the conditions that trigger specific behaviors. Once thesystem is developed, students can learn to manage their behavioral responsesbefore they occur.    For example, creating a signal and routine for “taking a five minutebreak” at a specified classroom location provides an opportunity for thestudent to recognize when he is becoming restless or frustrated and preventsbehavior from escalating. This system is most effective if used before thebehavior escalates or intensifies. Choice as Reward: Choice in and of itself appears to be highly reinforcing.Provide choices of activities between assignments or embed choices withinassignments (e.g., choice of materials, readings, response modes, peer partners).Choices also provide students practice in decision making. Checking With Chimes: In order to teach students to monitor their attention totask, set reminders at random intervals on an electronic device, such as asmartphone or kitchen timer. Time intervals should be set based on the student’sattention span and the pace of the lesson (typically 3 to 5 minutes). When thetone sounds, the student charts or marks whether she is engaged in learning. Asimple yes or no checklist works well. Students can monitor their own behaviorsby giving themselves points or checkmarks for appropriate behavior. Extra pointsmay be awarded when student and teacher ratings match. The student could thenchart her score using a computer program, tablet, smartphone, graph paper, orposter board. Visual and Environmental Prompts: Use behavioral and environmental prompts to increase desired classroom behaviors. For example, pictorial prompts of students attending in class serve as a reminder of the teacher’s expectations for learning and behavior. Electronic visual aids such as interactive whiteboards and document cameras are helpful for capturing the attention of students with ADHD (Piffner, 2011). 
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Thursday, Jun 10, 2021
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  • ADHD and School interventions
    School interventions should include a team approach across multiple settings, consisting of bothpreventive and intervention strategies.    Interventions must be based upon assessment data that includes information about the student’s strengths and needs as well as the environmental conditions in which her characteristics of ADHD occur.    Progress monitoring and strategy adjustments are critical to the success of any intervention plan (Wolraich & DuPaul, 2010).   The first step in creating classroom supports for students with ADHD is understanding thestudents’ strengths and needs. This involves formal and informal assessment, as well ascollaboration among educational professionals and the students’ families.    If a student is not responsive to behavioral strategies and interventions, more intensive interventions, such as functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plans, should be considered (see Practical FBA).    No one intervention is universally effective for all students with ADHD. A combination of research-based and promising practices is recommended. 
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Thursday, May 27, 2021
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  • Communicate ideas
    Students must engage in activities where they are able to listen to and communicate effectively with diverse people. Additionally, it is important to be able to recognize and express how diverse people perceive meaning and how this is affected by communication. Take actionStudents must take action to address situations, events, and issues to improve conditions. Additionally, it is important to identify and create opportunities for personal and collaborative actions aimed at improving conditions locally, regionally, or globally.
    By: Scarlet Patrick Erinson
    Thursday, May 27, 2021
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  • Global Education
    Outcomes of Global Education Through global education, students will prepare to thrive and lead change in an interconnected world. Students will engage in dimensions of cultural diversity to reach common understandings and goals. Through a stronger awareness of global issues, students will be able to address today’s greatest challenges and make a difference in the world, both collaboratively and equitably. Global Competence Framework The four-part framework (investigating the issue, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, taking action) incorporated into this micro-credential reflects the changing role of our students in the 21st century. Students must have a substantive understanding of the complex, diverse, and interdependent world in which they live. Educators will delve into the research that supports the students becoming globally competent through inquiry. The four-part framework is described below. Additional resources are available in the “Supporting Rationale and Research” section and should be examined prior to completing this micro-credential.
    By: Scarlet Patrick Erinson
    Thursday, May 27, 2021
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