What do Howie Mandel, Justin Timberlake, Richard Branson,
Michael Phelps and Jim Carey have in common? They have all been diagnosed with
ADHD. Knowing that successful people not only cope with ADHD, but use all that
energy and enthusiasm to fuel their careers can be a wonderful motivator for
students and parents. With a few tips from the experts, you can find an
academic solution that helps your students to shine.
Talk to your teachers
This is the most important step in the process. Your
teachers will have experience dealing with ADHD students and they can help to
set up a routine at school and communicate with your student in a way that they
both find helpful.
Speak to your teacher about where to place your student in
the classroom to minimize distraction.
Communication is key for your student to get the most out of
every class so make sure that you speak with your teachers regularly to discuss
issues or upcoming assignments and tests.
Routine
Try to perform daily tasks at the same time as this helps to
focus energy and gives a pattern to the day that will help you and your student
to stay organized and on top of homework.
Communication
Students may seem willful but often they just get distracted
when you are speaking with them. When giving instructions or directions, use
concise language and keep it short. Ask your student to repeat instructions to
ensure that they have heard you.
Visible Schedules
Make sure homework tasks, assignments and upcoming tests and
exams are listed on a schedule that is very accessible. Use a white board in
the kitchen, or a smartphone app or a calendar in the bedroom; anything to help
remind your student of the tasks that need to be completed.
Homework space
Ensure that the space where your student studies is well
lit, quiet and free from distraction. Ensure that other siblings don’t offer
additional distractions and that there is an environment conducive to learning.
Regular bedtimes
Ensure that your student gets enough sleep or they may have
trouble concentrating in class.
Break it down
When students begin to feel overwhelmed by a particularly
big task or when they feel like they have too much to do, help them to break
down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. Set out a schedule
with each small task written down to show that it’s manageable. Focusing on
small short term goals will help to keep them focused and involved.
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