Learn practical tools and techniques for teaching students with ADHD.
Skills you will gain
- Understanding ADHD: Gain insight into the challenges students with ADHD face in academic settings.
- Diagnostic Framework: Learn the DSM-5 definition of ADHD and its broad impact on students' lives.
- Effective Classroom Strategies: Implement instructional techniques and behavior management systems to support ADHD learners.
- Multi-Disciplinary Approaches: Explore collaborative methods for addressing ADHD in educational and clinical environments.
- Social Skills Development: Integrate activities that enhance social interactions and classroom engagement for students with ADHD.
Course Description
The average classroom may include several students who exhibit symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many educators need to build skills to meet the educational needs of these children. This course provides the tools needed to better understand, identify and evaluate the ADHD student. It addresses school-related problems associated with ADHD. In-depth coverage of practical, effective instructional strategies is offered as well as social skills training activities that can be easily incorporated into the regular curriculum. You'll learn how to implement effective classroom behavior management systems.
Topics
- 25 Things to Love About ADHD
- Sensory Integration Disorder and Its Connection to ADHD
- Sensory Strategies for the Classroom
- Special Resources for Non-Compliant Children
Additional Information
Practical, effective instructional strategies are offered. Because low self-esteem and weak social skills are a major problem for ADHD students, social skills training activities are presented that can be easily incorporated into the regular curriculum. Participants also learn how to implement effective classroom behavior management systems. This course is recommended for educators at all grade levels, administrators, other professionals, and parents.
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