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ADD/ADHD MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOL

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Parents of children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD,
are faced with unique challenges. These challenges often impact their child’s
experience in school and their ability to learn effectively. Hyperactivity,
impulsiveness or an inability to pay attention to are all issues that create
obstacles for the student, their teachers, and even their fellow classmates.
Fortunately, educators, some of whom may have studied social work, are better
able to work with the parents of children who have mental health issues such as
ADHD and can create helpful learning strategies. These strategies, along with
the attention and the support of parents at home, can greatly help students
succeed in school.

 


TIPS TO WORK SUCCESSFULLY WITH TEACHERS

Regardless of how great of a strategy a teacher devises on paper, it has little
effect if the child’s parents aren’t receptive or cooperative in doing their
part. The teacher’s role ends in the classroom, and even then, their time is
divided among the students in their care. There are several ways that parents
can successfully work with teachers in getting and keeping their children on the
right path and helping them work through any challenges.

BECOME YOUR CHILD’S ADVOCATE

Communication between parents and the school is crucial to the success of the
child. For that reason, parents should engage the school in routine
conversations about successes, setbacks, and any concerns that the school may be
having in their day-to-day dealings with the child. This includes behavioral
problems in the classroom and on the playground. As an advocate for their child,
parents must also discuss their concerns and needs with the teacher or
administration at the school. These discussions should be done with a calm if
not positive attitude that’s firm on issues that are of concern. To ensure that
parents and teachers are effectively communicating:

 * Pre-arrange monthly meetings and adhere to those dates as faithfully as
   possible.
 * Teachers and parents should meet at the outset of the school year to discuss
   their goals for the child and make reaching these shared goals a part of
   their strategy.
 * During conversations, both parties should share information regarding issues
   the other may not be aware of. This is important because parents do not see
   what transpires with their child when they are in school, nor are teachers
   aware of any issues the child may be having when at home. This sharing of
   information can create a clearer picture that may explain any current
   problems.
 * Schools should be provided with a list of medications and informed of any
   changes that may alter the child’s behavior.

CREATE A BEHAVIOR PLAN

It’s important that kids with ADHD have structure and balance. When teachers are
able to create an environment that establishes these elements, their students
with ADHD can better adjust to a classroom environment. Teachers and parents
working together can do this by developing a behavior plan that includes
positive reinforcement and specific goals for the child or teen. A reward system
that’s based on the level of accomplishment should be included as a part of this
plan, as kids with ADHD often respond to positive reinforcement.

 


MANAGING SYMPTOMS AT SCHOOL

Managing the symptoms of ADHD is possible, but it’s important to start by
recognizing the specific symptoms that a child is struggling with. Only then can
parents and teachers determine which approach is best to manage them.

MANAGE DISTRACTIONS

Noises are a common distraction for many students who have ADHD. These
distractions can prevent them from giving their full attention to the teacher,
homework, or a topic that’s being studied. Steps to combat this type of
distraction include moving the student away from a window or location where
other activity is happening or might take place. Because kids with ADHD often do
not do well when sitting still or in one location for long periods, teachers can
incorporate movement into their class time by allowing students to periodically
switch seats. Teachers should also break large assignments into smaller ones
that allow students to stop and take breaks. They should also write important
information on a whiteboard or some other location where it can easily be seen
and referenced at a later time.

MANAGE IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR

In a school setting, impulsivity is arguably one of the more problematic
symptoms of ADHD. Because of the way that impulse control issues can impact the
classroom, teachers must firmly manage these symptoms. Approaches may include
posting the day’s class schedule and marking off activities as they are
completed. While posting the schedule, teachers should also post the written
behavior plan so that it’s easily visible to the student to serve as a reminder.
There should also be immediate consequences for behavior issues. Teachers should
explain how the student misbehaved right before they are disciplined.
Alternately, good behavior should be praised in an open and verbal manner.

MANAGE FIDGETING AND HYPERACTIVE BEHAVIOR

Fidgeting, which can include twisting, jumping, kicking, or other movements, can
make it difficult for students in the classroom to learn and for teachers to
teach effectively. Methods of controlling this symptom include giving tasks to
ADHD students so that they can move about the room and ensuring that there are
plenty of activities during the day that allows them to get out of their seats,
such as P.E. and recess. Kids with ADHD should also participate in sports
whenever possible. In the classroom, kids can be given items to squeeze or
fiddle with, such as stress balls.

DIFFICULTY FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS

Students with ADHD generally have difficulty following or understanding
directions. This can negatively impact their ability to learn and do well on
assignments. Teachers can help resolve this problem by shortening directions so
that the student is told what to do one step at a time. When writing down the
instructions, teachers should aim to make them bold and eye-catching.

 


LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN

Fun lessons are a perfect way to engage students who have attention
difficulties. In the process of making lessons more entertaining, teachers are
also appealing to their ADHD students, as they often learn best when they are
able to touch or otherwise engage in an activity. The best types of activities
for a specific student would depend on what type of learner the student is.
There are generally three types of learners: auditory, visual, and tactile.
Students who learn best through listening and sound are auditory learners.
Visual learners use sight, such as reading or drawing, to learn, while those who
learn through hands-on activity are tactile learners.

MATH

One of the ways that teachers can make math interesting is by using games to
illustrate mathematical concepts and problems. The type of game depends on the
age of the student and the level of math that’s being done. Both teacher
illustrations and drawings from students can be incorporated as well.

READING

Teachers and parents can make reading fun for kids with ADHD by setting aside a
special reading time, particularly when reading with parents. Engaging kids with
what’s happening in the story can also help: Either parents or teachers can do
this by asking kids questions about what might happen next or why things may
have happened the way that they did in the story. Turning stories into plays
that kids can act out is especially appealing to kids who have difficulty
staying still.

 


HELPING KIDS WITH HOMEWORK

Homework provides a valuable opportunity for parents to become involved in their
child’s or teen’s education. Kids with ADHD may thrive under their parent’s
supervision and support. Additionally, because homework is done in the home, it
is in a location where kids with ADHD most often feel comfortable.

BE ORGANIZED AND USE TIME MORE WISELY

With the right supplies, parents can teach their kids how to keep work organized
by using color-coded folders or tabs, by using checklists to mark off completed
assignments, and by storing completed homework safely in its own folder where it
can easily be found. Whenever possible, parents should keep a spare set of
supplies and even textbooks at home in case their child misplaces or forgets
theirs at school.

To help avoid resistance to doing homework in a timely manner, parents should
set a specific time aside for homework. During that time, kids should be
situated in a room that is distraction-free, which includes the removal of cell
phones and even pets. The time should be broken up into sessions of 10 to 20
minutes. During the breaks, kids should be encouraged to get up and move around
before returning to their work.

HEALTHY HABITS

Establishing healthy habits will also help children with their homework by
improving concentration. Habits such as getting enough sleep and avoiding junk
foods may also help to reduce or manage the symptoms of ADHD in some children.
In addition to keeping a regular sleep schedule and eating nutritious foods,
kids should also be encouraged to exercise daily, which can help with brain
growth. Parent of children with ADHD must also be role models for their children
by maintaining healthy habits.

 

Resources

 * How Does ADHD Affect School Performance? Click this link to the U.S.
   Department of Education website to read how ADHD affects children’s school
   performance. The article also gives tips to help meet their needs at school
   and home.
 * School Success Kit for Kids With ADHD: Parents and teachers can click this
   link to get strategies on how to help kids manage their time and stay focused
   while doing their homework.
 * How to Communicate With Your Child’s Teacher: This page on the CHADD website
   provides parents with a slideshow of tips on how to effectively communicate
   with their child’s teachers.
 * What Teachers See: How ADHD Impacts Learning in Grade School: Parents who
   click this link can read what grade-school teachers see and experience when
   they teach students with ADHD and what the actual issues are.
 * How Schools Can Help Children With ADHD: People interested in federal laws
   regarding ADHD students can click this link to the Healthy Children website.
   The page also discusses classroom management techniques.
 * ADHD Basics: Your ADHD Child and School: Guardians and parents can visit this
   page to read how to best advocate for their child with ADHD.
 * ADHD Homework Tips (PDF): Homework is often difficult for children who have
   ADHD. Parents can get valuable tips on how to help their kids by clicking on
   this link.
 * The ADHD Homework System We Swear By: This slideshow on the website
   for ADDitude magazine discusses a homework system designed to help students
   with ADHD.
 * Helping a Child With ADHD Succeed in School: ADHD can make it difficult for
   kids to learn in school. This article discusses strategies that parents can
   use to help their kids control symptoms and make learning easier.
 * ADHD: How to Help Your Child Succeed in School: On this page, parents can
   learn how to help their child in school by educating themselves, talking to
   teachers, and helping their child at home.
 * ADHD in School-Age Children: When children who have ADHD go to school,
   they’re faced with difficulties that can prove challenging for parents, the
   child, and teachers. Read this article to read about behavioral problems in
   school.
 * A Little Exercise May Help Kids With ADHD Focus: Visit this page to read how
   exercise can benefit children with ADHD by helping them to better focus.
 * How to Help Inattentive Children Thrive in School: Click on this link to read
   how inattentiveness in children with ADHD and those who don’t have it can
   affect school and what can be done to help these students thrive.
 * ADHD in Kids: What Many Parents and Teachers Don’t Understand But Need to
   Know: This Washington Post article discusses school-related ADHD issues and
   stats that parents may not be aware of.
 * Ten Common Challenges and Best Practices for Teaching Children With ADHD:
   Teachers who visit this page can read up on how other teachers and students
   with ADHD were able to find success in the classroom.
 * Master in Social Work Online: Teachers may be able to assist students with
   ADHD through earning a social work degree.

 

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