How Do You Accommodate The Academic Skills Of Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Students who have been diagnosed with symptoms of hyperactivity as well as, attention and focusing issues can still be successful in the classroom with the assistance of a caring teacher. Accommodations can be made to assist the student with ADHD, and enhance his academic performance. Allow the student with attention deficit hyperactivity additional time to complete assignments if math is difficult. Also, the implementation of a calculator can help keep his attention, and maintain focus. Shorten the expected time of reading assignments if the student with attention deficit shows lack of interest, or a weakness in regards to reading. The avoidance of oral reading is also suggested, as is the selection of books that have a smaller amount of text on the individual pages. Accept oral assignments or project displays in lieu of written reports if the hyperactivity disorder interferes with written language. If the student lacks the ability or patience to complete hand written work, typed docu
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