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Tips for Teaching ADD/ADHD Children

Children with ADHD are often viewed as difficult. Their fidgeting, squirming, and loud behaviors can be very disruptive to the classroom setting. Children with ADHD often seem oppositional when they are not following directions due to their inattention. Their distractibility, blurting out, interruptions, and getting up and down out of their seats may create frustration for the teacher and classmates. Fortunately, there are strategies teachers can use to help. Below are some tips for teachers.

Allow Student Extra Breaks During the Day.

Provide Lots of Positive Reinforcement and Praise.

Focus on Student's Strengths.

Reward Effort.

Keep Lines of Communication Open with Parent.
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