Category: Accommodations
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Assistive technology: How can it help teens and young adults with ADHD?
AT is used to maintain, increase, or otherwise improve functional abilities. They are discussed during IEP meetings, defining specific applications for specific needs. My favorites integrate software that can be accessed through mobile technology (tablets, smartphones). Older kids look cool, standing out from their peers in a positive way. Here are some of my favorite…
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ADHD: Finding Academic Success by Overcoming Challenges
One of the most serious challenges faced by teens and young adults is regarding educational outcomes. High School Experience significantly higher retention rate (42%). More are suspended (60%). Highest drop-out rate (32%). College Fewer enter college (22%). Lower GPA (1.7). Lower graduation rate (5%). These intervention strategies remediate situations. Find a “good fit” for teachers/professors.…
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Extended Time – The most common testing accommodation for students with ADHD. So what about it?
Extended time accommodations are given to students with disabilities who have significantly slower reading, writing, organizing, or processing. This typically results in 50% or 100% additional time allowed in testing situations. When used properly, it allows students to demonstrate their skills and amplify performance. They still require some level of automaticity (reading fluency). Students with…