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OpportunityEducationPrimer 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 estimates. Ages 2-5: Approximately 388,000 children 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: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh MhetreThursday, May 27, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION+1
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PostThe 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.By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh MhetreThursday, May 27, 2021WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT+1
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OpportunityADHD have particular challenges with written worWritten AssignmentsMany students with ADHD have particular challenges with written work due to finemotorskills difficulties, motor planning issues, and difficulty alternating their attentionfrom 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.By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh MhetreThursday, May 27, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION+1
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PostGiving Directions Many students with ADHD have trouble following directions. Here are some guidelines that might help address this problem. Number of Directions: Give a minimal number of directions or steps at a time. If necessary, have students repeat the directions to the teacher or a peer partner. Form of Directions: Provide written directions or steps, or a visual model of a completed project. Teach students how to refer to these items as reminders of process steps to complete tasks. This strategy is particularly helpful for long-term projects.By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh MhetreThursday, May 27, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION
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ArticleADHD and School interventionsSchool 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 MhetreThursday, May 27, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
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PostThe psychological environment deals with the perception and experiences related to any environmental setting. Some environments may be stimulating and exciting for us, while others may be dull and boring. The psychological environment is more often used in the organizational context.By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh MhetreThursday, May 27, 2021YOUTH EMPOWERMENT+1
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ArticleCommunicate ideasStudents 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 ErinsonThursday, May 27, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION+1
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