adhd _ friday group

7/31/2019 ADHD _ Friday Group

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ADHD TEA4202

Presentation

Mick McKinlay, Kylie Stokes, Chris

Wilkes and Liam Hackwood.


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What is ADHD?

ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactive

Disorder) is a medical condition in

which students have significant inability

to attend, excessive motor-activity,

and/or impulsivity (Friend and Bursuck,

2002, p.502).


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What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

is one of a number of behavioural and

developmental disorders that affect

young children. (

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au, 2002)
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/


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Controversy of ADHD

There has been plenty of controversy

about what ADHD is, and it can be quite

a confusing topic. As preservice

teachers, and teachers of the future,

this session is aimed to inform you all

about ADHD, and how to cope with it

effectively in your classroom.


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An example of the

Controversy

Queensland Times,

10/10/02


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Background Information on ADHD

ADHD is a biological, hereditary condition.ADHD is found in 6 boys to every one girl. But

modern research believes that this ratio could

be as small as 3:1. People with ADHD are generally quite

impulsive and hyperactive.A diagnosis of ADHD means that the

symptoms have to be existent in twoenvironments (eg. Work and home, schooland home).

ADHD is normally first diagnosed when the

child enters school, not before hand.


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What Causes ADHD?

ADHD is a disorder caused by the

dysfunction of the frontal lobe in the brain,

which inhibits control over behaviour.

Symptoms of ADHD include, the inability tofocus/concentrate, disruptive behaviours,

under achievement. ADHD must not be seen

as a condition whereby children act hyper,

and jump around a lot. It is much more then

that!


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Diagnosing ADHD There is no 100% reliable test for ADHD Children may show the characteristics of

ADHD, but in actual fact are not being treatedfor it.

Diagnosis is completed following theDiagnostic Statistical Manual No4 which is putout by the American Psychiatric Association.

Children are assessed using criteria by whichthey must have 6 out of nine Behavioural and

Attention Learning characteristics (Commonsense is shown regarding the environment ofthe situation).


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Diagnosing ADHD contd.

A problem is only a problem when it

causes a problem (Dr Christopher

Green, 1998).

Its not making the diagnosis that is

most important, its what you do about

it (Dr Christopher Green, 1998).


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Coping with ADHD in the

Classroom

Getting stuck into a child increases the problem ofADHD it doesnt relieve it. Acception is the key.

Children with ADHD work on impulse so teachers

need to have either prior knowledge on thespecific child or strategies to work with the child. Routine is essential for ADHD patients. Control diet

Administer required medication It is imperative to modify the classroom setting to

allow the child with ADHD to better succeed


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Strategies in the Classroom

Environmental

Adjustments: Seat the child closer

to the teacher Provide structure with

clear expectations

Reduce distracting

stimuli

Instructions: Keep oral instructions

brief and repeat if

necessary Break up tasks and

homework into small

steps

Provide writteninstructions for multi-

step processes


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Focus on Success: Workload is set at

their ability and

attention Try and allow

untimed tests

Reinforce positive

behaviours Reward any form or

progress

Organisation: Establish daily

checklists

Help the child usehis/her homework

notebook effectively


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Handwriting: Limit written work

Focus on content, not

untidiness or errors Encourage computer

use in older children

Utilise extra help (eg

teacher aide)

Impulses: Remind the child to

slow down when

completing answers Emphasise double

checking of work


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Self-Esteem: Encourage childs

performance in areas

of strength Provide feedback

privately

Do not ask a child to

perform a task whichis too difficult publicly

Behaviour Program: Target any

unacceptablebehaviour withconsistentconsequences

Use hand signals Encourage visual

aids and hands onexperiences

Be patient with child


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Time for a Roleplay

Observe the following roleplay and askyourself:Have I handled situations like this before?Would I do anything different to make the

situation better for all involved?Could any of the situations be handled in a

better way by the teacher?Will any of these modifications fit into my

teaching style?


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Resources..

http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders

http://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/adhd/app.ht

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Including Students With Special Needs (Marilyn Friend& William D. Bursuck, 2002, Allyn and Bacon,

Sydney.)

Raising Boys (Steve Biddulph, 1997, Finch Publishing,

Sydney.)
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disordershttp://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/adhd/app.htmhttp://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/http://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/adhd/app.htmhttp://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders


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Resources..


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Thank You.

Presented by:Mick McKinlay

Kylie StokesChris Wilkes

Liam Hackwood

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