Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):Strategies for Behavior Management : Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):Strategies for Behavior Management Sabrina Gregoriano
SpED 602
Dr. Levy
What is ADHD? : What is ADHD? Disorder characterized by levels of inattention, impulsivity, and/or over-activity.
Symptoms:
Problems concentrating on schoolwork
Disruptive to the teacher and students during discussions and activities
Difficulty in staying seated
Acting out aggressively
Difficulty in strategy forming, organizing, and story telling
What Are The Causes Of ADHD? : What Are The Causes Of ADHD? Inherited genetic factors
Chemical imbalance
Fetal exposure to lead, alcohol, or cigarettes
Method of Treatment : Method of Treatment Usually requires three components:
Medication
Behavior management
Appropriate Educational Programs
Behavior : Behavior There are 18 behaviors associated with a person who as AD/HD
Teachers can use a checklist to determine if a child is demonstrating 6 or more symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity
Strategies for Educators : Strategies for Educators Identify students strengths and weaknesses
Understand, encourage and praise students
Be knowledgeable of the disorder so proper modifications can be made.
Establish rules, routines, and expectations ahead of time
Be aware of distracters
Teach organizational skills
Give clear, concise, step by step instructions
Stress quality over quantity
Behavioral Management : Behavioral Management Create a contract with students
Use incentive charts that show student progress (Reward systems)
Allow student to help in the creation of behavioral plan that includes consequences and rewards
Behavior Contract : Behavior Contract
Parent Involvement : Parent Involvement It is important that teachers and family members work collaboratively in educating themselves on strategies that work best to meet the needs of children.
Parents can give a lot of insight to teachers on how their child learns best.
By working together, they can be consistent on reinforcing the rewards and punishments on the behavioral contract