Teaching Children with ADHD

Teaching Children with ADHD Module 1  
Beyond the Basics

ADHD is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder of the brain’s self-management system. Our first module discusses the basics of ADHD so you can gain an understanding of how to view and interact with your students. We also explore the importance of exercise and movement while learning.

• Is it Attention Deficit?
• Is ADHD on the Rise?
• Stop the Fidgeting
• Let Them Move
• What Can Be Part of ADHD?

Teaching Children with ADHD Module 2
Executive Functions and Communication

In this module we describe the concepts of executive function and how it impacts learning, behavior, and motivation. Executive functioning challenges sometimes go hand in hand with communication challenges. We explore how to model and teach proper communication skills.

• Intelligence and Executive Functions
• Flexible Thinking
• Educating Parents
• Communication Challenges
• Modeling and Teaching Communication

Teaching Children with ADHD Module 3
Collaboration and Stress Reduction

What factor causes students to act out the most? We address some potential answers to this question in this module, as well as techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors. We also discuss the impact of stress on teachers and students and ways to cope with it.

• Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
• Building Skills for Systemic Change
• Problem Solving
• Impact of Stress, Managing, and Reducing
• Neuroscience of Stress

Teaching Children with ADHD Module 4
Grit and Goal Setting

In order to help students develop grit and perseverance, we must first address potential challenges that some students face in learning. Our final module discusses these challenges, as well as how to engage students in their own learning by setting intentional goals.

• Helping Students Develop Grit and Perseverance
• What is Your Mindset?
• Why Is Goal Setting Important?
• Intentional Goal Setting
• Steps for Achieving Goals