Suggestions for working with A.D.D. Children:
1. Try and be brief and specific, with short and easily attainable goals.
2. Provide a working environment that will diminish distractions as much as
possible.
3. When giving assignments, break into short work segments, so you can give
frequent praise and encouragement.
4. Encourage the child to use a marker/guide when reading and arrange
his/her papers in columns and rows to provide structure.
5. If possible, seat the child next to a student who may be able to serve
as a "special" helper.
6. Find an academic strength and use this in a way in which the A.D.D.
child can act as a peer tutor for another student. This can boost self-
esteem.
7. Find avenues to help channel excess energy in a positive way (office
runner, student in charge of sharpening pencils, caretaker of classroom
animals, etc.)
8. Keep in close communication with parents. Consider using daily or
weekly behavior feedback reports.
9. Try and maintain a low key, positive and non-threatening teaching
approach. A.D.D. children can easily become frustrated and discouraged.
10. Having the child use assignment notebooks and time charts can help with
organization. This should then be closely supervised to help maintain
consistency.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding your child. I
have many more suggestions.
H&R Educational Materials, Inc.
