Students with Attention Deficit Disorder

Tips for Teaching Students with Attention Deficit Disorder

• Encourage selective scheduling of classes. Scheduling classes so that students have a break between them provides an opportunity for the student to review and organize notes, and to prepare materials for the next class.

• Allow students to demonstrate understanding of course material using approved accommodations. These may include taking a test in a reduced-distraction environment or breaking a test down into smaller sections.

• Vary classroom activities and teaching methods. Include hands-on, interactive and small group activities when possible.

• Encourage the organization of study groups.

• Provide models of good projects. When essays, papers, or various projects are a part of the class, have a "model" of the particular class requirement so students can see what you consider excellent work and learn by example. You could either use work of past students or an example you work up yourself.

• Provide a calendar that shows due dates for important assignments and tests.

• Provide instructions for exams and assignments in print as well as orally.

• Provide overheads or class notes or allow the student to record lectures.