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One of my absolute FAVORITE pages to refer to for ADHD information (and other learning and attention issues) is Understood https://www.understood.org/en. There is a wealth of knowledge for parents and students to understand the ins and outs of ADHD. Whether you are new to the diagnosis or have been helping your child for years, the site is constantly providing new information on how to support your child in school and in life.
One of my absolute FAVORITE pages to refer to for ADHD information (and other learning and attention issues) is Understood https://www.understood.org/en. There is a wealth of knowledge for parents and students to understand the ins and outs of ADHD. Whether you are new to the diagnosis or have been helping your child for years, the site is constantly providing new information on how to support your child in school and in life.
Here are a couple of my favorite pages:
Here are a couple of my favorite pages:
This next page was very eye-opening for me! As an educator and parent of a child with ADHD, I learned a lot about what goes on in the minds of the students. I invited my child to watch with me and the videos helped them feel validated in their struggles. It was a win-win for us both. *choose the learning struggle and grade level for specific videos pertaining to your child*
This next page was very eye-opening for me! As an educator and parent of a child with ADHD, I learned a lot about what goes on in the minds of the students. I invited my child to watch with me and the videos helped them feel validated in their struggles. It was a win-win for us both. *choose the learning struggle and grade level for specific videos pertaining to your child*
Another website that I love is Additude.org. There is a wealth of information on there and it's easy to do a deep dive into many areas of ADHDness!
Assistive Technology and Other Tricks
Assistive Technology and Other Tricks
If your child struggles with focus and attention, one of the first things you should do is figure out the source of distraction. Is it visual, auditory, or internal? For visual learners, mask extraneous details by covering up parts of their work or use assistive technology apps to block out everything on the computer screen but the part they are working on. You can use masking software like Isolator or Ghoster or try an app like SelfControl or Cold Turkey that blocks access to certain websites and apps. For students who cannot filter out auditory distractions, allow them to listen to a white noise app or music. The district's Virtual Calming Room has some great options on there. If a student is internally distracted, try to incorporate physical movement into their daily tasks, with fidget toys, wiggle cushions, or a sit/stand desk. A large exercise ball is also a great seating option to promote core stability and focus.
If your child struggles with focus and attention, one of the first things you should do is figure out the source of distraction. Is it visual, auditory, or internal? For visual learners, mask extraneous details by covering up parts of their work or use assistive technology apps to block out everything on the computer screen but the part they are working on. You can use masking software like Isolator or Ghoster or try an app like SelfControl or Cold Turkey that blocks access to certain websites and apps. For students who cannot filter out auditory distractions, allow them to listen to a white noise app or music. The district's Virtual Calming Room has some great options on there. If a student is internally distracted, try to incorporate physical movement into their daily tasks, with fidget toys, wiggle cushions, or a sit/stand desk. A large exercise ball is also a great seating option to promote core stability and focus.
Students with poor organizational skills can struggle to keep track of their work and have messy binders and backpacks. Create a "place for everything," organize daily workflow, and create a dedicated daily or weekly filing time/strategy. Use accordion files or pockets instead of a three-ring binder to keep track of papers because, if students can’t find it or file it in six seconds or less, it won’t get filed. Create pockets or folders that are categorized by "next action:" to turn in, give to parents, give to teacher, or complete tonight. You can also try a digital notebook or web clipper utility like Evernote to create a cumulative “knowledge bank” of prior learning. Students can clip information for a report. These programs simulate a paper binder and automatically retain a link to their source.
Students with poor organizational skills can struggle to keep track of their work and have messy binders and backpacks. Create a "place for everything," organize daily workflow, and create a dedicated daily or weekly filing time/strategy. Use accordion files or pockets instead of a three-ring binder to keep track of papers because, if students can’t find it or file it in six seconds or less, it won’t get filed. Create pockets or folders that are categorized by "next action:" to turn in, give to parents, give to teacher, or complete tonight. You can also try a digital notebook or web clipper utility like Evernote to create a cumulative “knowledge bank” of prior learning. Students can clip information for a report. These programs simulate a paper binder and automatically retain a link to their source.
For many students, time is an abstract concept. There are only two dimensions: now, and not now. Make time real for students who struggle with task management and increase their conscious awareness of time passing by representing it differently. Use visual task timers like Watchminder to make time a non-abstract concept. Allow students to use a kitchen timer, Time Timer or app like DropTask to see time’s passage. Have kids estimate the time they think they need for a task, and then track the actual times. Note which was longer. Increase awareness of “off task” behavior with an app like Rescue Time that provides an objective evaluation of how a student is using websites and apps so they can make good decisions to allocate time. Or use parental controls to limit computer usage.
For many students, time is an abstract concept. There are only two dimensions: now, and not now. Make time real for students who struggle with task management and increase their conscious awareness of time passing by representing it differently. Use visual task timers like Watchminder to make time a non-abstract concept. Allow students to use a kitchen timer, Time Timer or app like DropTask to see time’s passage. Have kids estimate the time they think they need for a task, and then track the actual times. Note which was longer. Increase awareness of “off task” behavior with an app like Rescue Time that provides an objective evaluation of how a student is using websites and apps so they can make good decisions to allocate time. Or use parental controls to limit computer usage.
**All of these ideas and more can be found at Assistive Technology to Close the Learning Gap
Downloadable Info.
inattentive-adhd-explained.pdfThe-Ultimate-Guide-to-ADHD-Medication.pdfExplaining-ADHD-to-Teachers.pdfHow-the-ADHD-Brain-Works.pdfThe-ADDitude-Guide-to-Treating-ADHD-Naturally.pdf
Pomodoro Technique for Homework
Pomodoro Technique for Homework
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The system encourages people to work with the time they have rather than against it. This technique has you break your work into 25-minute chunks with 5-minute breaks in between. A timer will keep track of the time for you so you can focus on the work. After completing 4 rounds of 25-minute work sessions (aka Pomodorros), you take a 15-30 minute break before starting again. Using this method has shown many benefits including helping you resist self-interruptions and re-training your brain to focus. Each Pomodoro is dedicated to one task and each break is a chance to reset and bring your attention back to what you should be working on.
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