What’s better? Music or computers? New research makes a case for Bach. Students with ADHD might be seen as the “savage beast,” calmed by music. It can be used in the classroom to enhance understanding and improve behavior. They becomeContinue reading… ADHD + School + Music Make the World Go Round
Innovative Teaching Makes Happy Folks with ADHD
ADHD students. Reading/listening. Failure? Try creativity, collaboration, INNOVATION! Innovation is any teaching strategy, approach, technique, or tool that is used in a new way. It produces quantifiable gains for outcomes or student experiences. It proactively integrates creativity into the classroom.Continue reading… Innovative Teaching Makes Happy Folks with ADHD
Students with ADHD Rock it with Learning Styles
Liberation! Study “your way.” Students with ADHD improve low self-esteem too. An individual’s learning style refers to the preferential way in which a student absorbs, processes, comprehends, and retains information. Students with ADHD utilize different styles and techniques. TheyContinue reading… Students with ADHD Rock it with Learning Styles
Sports and ADHD: The Perfect Medication
Cutting-edge psychiatrists have begun recommending sports to support the side effects of ADHD. Try at least 40 minutes of activity per day. Factors to consider are medication, overall health, and scheduling.
Choosing the right sport greatly impacts the factors of success. ADHD challenges structure, order, and distractability. For the most, teens’ most formidable opponents on the field are themselves.
Individual sports like martial arts provide activities that encourage focus and stillness. Athletes learn resiliency, how to get knocked down and get back up calmly. They also gain self-control and respect.
Team sports like soccer and basketball are more good choices. It is important to stick with a team once the activity has begun. Consistency is critical in developing social skills and a sense of belonging.
That’s the beauty of sport. You have the chance to create relationships that have the potential to last a lifetime. And if that doesn’t give you that feeling of belonging, it will be very hard to find something that will. Of course, even wearing custom hoodies that displays your team’s colors and badge will also help teens who have ADHD to feel that they belong in a team, whilst making sure that it remains consistent at the same time.
Wow! My memories of being a teacher are as strong as ever. Squirming, tapping, talking. Saying stop just made it worse. A parent talk about soccer was a winner every time.
- Be a never-ending cheerleader. Focus on the can’s.
- Educate teachers/coaches. Avoid humiliation.
- Give suggestions to encourage success. Drill with energy and variety.
- Keep them busy. Assign additional tasks (assisting scorekeepers, organizing equipment).
- Go non-competitive. Helps to manage the stress of losing.
Teens with ADHD can successfully participate in sports. Adults play a significant role in the outcome. Make a positive difference by finding a sport that suits individualized abilities.
“Our kids” strive to be successful. Define success in the right environment, then help to make it happen.
What are your experiences with sports and your teen with ADHD?
The ADHD High-Stakes Disaster
High-stakes testing can be a quick path to failure. They’re sometimes used to determine academic punishments. This includes penalties, sanctions, and rankings, with a clear line drawn between those who pass and those who fail. Communicate with teachers early. EstablishContinue reading… The ADHD High-Stakes Disaster
ADHD Read-to Accommodation: So what?
The number of children ages 3-21 receiving special education services is 6.4 million. That represents 13% of all public school students. Accommodations provide supports and services to help students with disabilities access general education curriculum. Extended Time Taking tests FinishingContinue reading… ADHD Read-to Accommodation: So what?
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 wayContinue reading… People with ADHD with Dyslexia too? Yes!
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 avoidContinue reading… ADHD earns $4,500 less!
ADHD Folks…Chill Out!
ADHD teens benefit by beginning meditation with structure. It has been known for creating a deep sense of peacefulness and providing relief from anxiety. Extended practice can help to increase self-acceptance Relax. There’s no wrong way to do it. Take yourContinue reading… ADHD Folks…Chill Out!
ADHD + Reading = YIKES!
Almost 50% of students with ADHD experience difficulties with reading. A school-related chore? An unwanted job? Getting teens and young adults with ADHD to read is an unpleasant activity. Motivating them to read might be avoided with all costs, butContinue reading… ADHD + Reading = YIKES!