Professional development reading

Teacher Assistants
Big Blue Book of Ideas
For students with Autism Spectrum ( including Asperger’s ) ADHD and other developmental disorders.

 

When talking about ADHD to other students promote these aspects .

* focus on the students strengths

·       Focus on accepting that everyone is different and that we need to accept these differences .

·       Explain why the child has difficulties in certain situation or act in certain ways.

·       Allow the children to ask questions

9 Essential tips to supporting learning for ADHD students 
1) Learn the students body language and facial expressions 

2) Start the task for them eg you write: On the weekend I

3) Take turns to do a part of the work each 

4)Scribe for the student ( Reason: Many students on the spectrum have difficulty with fine motor skills 5) Write out verbal instructions as a procedures 
6) Reread the question emphasising the important aspects 
7) Subtlety redirect to the task. 

8) Give them time to answer your questions  
9)Ensure you work with a range of students in the class.