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ADHD and learning
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Supporting students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across the curriculum.
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Understanding ADHD
Key concepts, concerns, and experiences of students with ADHD.
ADHD can influence learning, particularly the ability to focus, pay attention, engage with a task, and use working memory.
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Strategies for action
Four key strategies to support students with ADHD in their learning
Identify needs and how to provide support
Get to know the student and their whānau. Take an evidence-based, team approach to supporting learning and wellbeing. Monitor progress closely.
Young people with ADHD talk about their experiences in the classroom and recommend what teachers can do to help them learn.
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Ask the student what will help
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Support self-regulation and positive behaviour
Sensory integration, thinking, social interaction and positive behaviour are areas students with ADHD may need some specific support. Explore recommended approaches.
Self-regulation allows students to manage their emotions, behaviour and body movement when they’re faced with a situation that’s tough to handle.
It allows them to do that while still staying focused and paying attention.
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Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8
Approaches that are useful for students with ADHD are often valuable for everyone.
Linda Ojala describes her approach to designing learning that works for all students.
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Support participation and confidence
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Present information in different ways
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Support processing and organisation skills
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Provide options for learning and collaborating
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Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13
Approaches that are useful for students with ADHD are often valuable for everyone.
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In partnership with students, develop flexible learning environments that students can customise.
Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
Four suggestions for implementing this strategy:
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Support participation and confidence
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Present information in different ways
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Provide options for learning and assessments
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Key resources
ADHD in children
Information about ADHD and strategies for supporting children at school and at home.
Publisher: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A resource for educators
This booklet examines how ADHD can influence learning. It provides strategies teachers can use relating to key areas where students with ADHD may need support.
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Identify needs and how to provide supportShow suggestions for Identify needs and how to provide support
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Support self-regulation and positive behaviourShow suggestions for Support self-regulation and positive behaviour
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Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8Show suggestions for Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8
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Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13Show suggestions for Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13
