ADHD is a chronic disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is caused by minimal brain dysfunction and results in difficulties paying attention, following instructions, staying organized, and sitting still as well as excessive talking and physical movement. Teachers can help students with ADHD by maintaining eye contact, limiting distractions, engaging in physical activity, and providing hands-on lessons. Parents of children with ADHD should seek counseling or behavior therapy to understand and guide their child's behavior while dealing with the stress of the disorder.
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ADHD is a chronic disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is caused by minimal brain dysfunction and results in difficulties paying attention, following instructions, staying organized, and sitting still as well as excessive talking and physical movement. Teachers can help students with ADHD by maintaining eye contact, limiting distractions, engaging in physical activity, and providing hands-on lessons. Parents of children with ADHD should seek counseling or behavior therapy to understand and guide their child's behavior while dealing with the stress of the disorder.
ADHD is a chronic disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is caused by minimal brain dysfunction and results in difficulties paying attention, following instructions, staying organized, and sitting still as well as excessive talking and physical movement. Teachers can help students with ADHD by maintaining eye contact, limiting distractions, engaging in physical activity, and providing hands-on lessons. Parents of children with ADHD should seek counseling or behavior therapy to understand and guide their child's behavior while dealing with the stress of the disorder.
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ADHD is a chronic disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is caused by minimal brain dysfunction and results in difficulties paying attention, following instructions, staying organized, and sitting still as well as excessive talking and physical movement. Teachers can help students with ADHD by maintaining eye contact, limiting distractions, engaging in physical activity, and providing hands-on lessons. Parents of children with ADHD should seek counseling or behavior therapy to understand and guide their child's behavior while dealing with the stress of the disorder.
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Definition: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of chronic disorders (Inattention, hyperactivity - impulsive).
behavior
Caused: Minimal brain dysfunction
Characteristics
ADHD
Strategies
Inattention Often fails to pay attention or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities Often doesn't follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or other tasks Often has difficulty organizing tasks or activities Often avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork or homework Often loses things needed for tasks or activities, such as books, pencils, toys or tools Is often easily distracted Is often forgetful
Hyperactivity-impulsive Often leaves seat in the classroom or in other situations where remaining seated is expected. Often runs or climbs excessively when it's not appropriate, or, if an adolescent might constantly feel restless. Often has difficulty playing quietly. Often talks excessively
Teachers Always ask questions in a clarifying manner to attack the student attention. Engage in physical activity. Limit visual and verbal distractions. Maintain eye contact. Provide interesting handson activity.
Parents Deal with the stress of living with a child who has ADHD. Understand and guide their child's behavior. Counseling or behavior therapy, which may be provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or other mental health care professional.
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