Category: Special Education
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People with ADHD with Dyslexia too? Yes!
50 – 60% of people with ADHD also have a learning disability (LD). 8 – 17% have Dyslexia. These challenges further aggrevate the learning for students with ADHD. Encourage that it is not a sign of laziness. Affects the way they processes written and spoken language. Reinforces that understanding complex ideas is unaffected. Increase low…
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ADHD earns $4,500 less!
College graduates with ADHD earn $4,500 less than their counterparts. They are more likely to be fired. Additionally, they change jobs more frequently based on their challenging work habits. Set multiple alarms to avoid being late. Use task lists to avoid being bogged down for simple tasks. Organize desk area to deter mountains of paperwork on…
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ADHD and Addiction? 30% – 50%
It is common for people with ADHD to turn to addictive substances such as alcohol, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. Their attempt is often to improve abilities, help them feel better, or self-medicating. The activities work at first, providing them with ADHD relief. Ultimately, these high-risk behaviors can result in academic failure, incarcerations, or death from…
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ADHD for Boys and Girls: They’re not the same. (RESEARCH)
Off the presses: ADHD does not manifest in the same way for boys and girls. Keep your eyes open when trying to diagnose girls for ADHD. Display greater academic impact. Lower levels of hyperactivity. Less peer aggressive than boys.
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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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Inclusion for ADHD? Why should you care?
Inclusion exists when individuals with disabilities (Special Education) are secured with opportunities to learn alongside their non-disabled peers in general education classrooms. They are provided services and accommodations to become part of a successful academic community. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not use the term “inclusion.” IDEA incorporates placement in least restrictive…
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“Just sound it out.” “Say what?” Reading 101 for teens and young adults with ADHD
Decoding is the letter-sound relation used to pronounce written words. It’s also what some might call reading. By improving skills, readers develop the ability to recognize words quickly and identify words they haven’t seen before. There is an ongoing contention regarding decoding interventions. Some focus on translating print into speech by rapidly matching letters. Others…
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Most frightening thing for teens and young adults with ADHD? Taking tests.
Whether tests, quizzes, or standardized tests, students with ADHD should use specific strategies to help performance. For these strategies to be effective, it will depend on what was done beforehand. Include reading and understanding materials being evaluated. Prepare early and take frequent breaks. Avoid waiting until the last minute to limit stress. Maintain a positive…
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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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ADHD: Marked differences for teens and young adults (compared to childhood). National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
Symptoms of ADHD associated with childhood continue into the teens and later years. While hyperactivity is often a landmark of elementary grades, inattentive symptoms are more associated with adolescents. It is more difficult to diagnose as they are not necessarily disruptive. More challenging period as academic demands mount. Restlessness may result in juggling multiple tasks.…