Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity
Disorder
Awesome! Possum!
 Introducing…
Case Student: Darren
Interests:
Sports
Forestry – inspired by father
Diagnosed with ADHD in Grade 7
Medication/Side Effects
Issues with Performance
Seatwork
Remember sets of instructions
Incomplete work
 Overview
Two Classroom Settings
Classroom Setting
Class Role: Participation
Gym Setting
Class Role: Observation

After each lesson:

We will pause and Lauren will discuss the
teaching strategies that were used and why
Classroom Setting
 Breakdown…
Classroom Setting Strategy #1:
Color Coding Folders
Ensure that all subjects are separate and
organized
Colour coding keeps all the materials in one
place,
Chronological order
Makes notes, handouts, and assignments
easier to find again later
 Breakdown…
Classroom Setting Strategy #2:
Skeleton Outline
Outline of a lesson – have students follow
along by filling in the blanks
Lets the student know a little bit about what
they are learning before hand
Alleviates the pressure of note taking
 An Example of a
Skeleton
Elements of short story:

Plot: is the ___________________ of the story. The plot follows a certain

arrangements.

The plot is structured by the ___________ action, _______________,

_____________action, and _____________.

Characters: are the people that the story is about or that or in the story.
Normally there is a _________________ and an __________________. There is
a _____________ between characters and that drives the _______________.

Setting: is __________________________________________________________.

Conflict: There are two main types of conflict ______________ (which is

man vs. Himself ) and ___________________which is man vs.
______________, _____________, ________________, _________________, or
______________.

Theme: is the ________________ idea that the author is talking about.

Gym Class Setting
 Breakdown
Gym Class Strategy #1
The Use of Stations
Allows the student to use different equipment and
activities without becoming disinterested
Do not give too much instruction
Have stations set up that test different movement skills
Running, jumping, striking, skipping, etc
Format the stations for smooth transitions. The stations
should only last 2-4 minutes
Group them with students who will help them stay on
task
Walk around and praise the students for being on task
This shows the student with ADHD that you are
acknowledging good behaviour
 Conclusion
Two Classroom Settings:

Classroom Setting
Color Coding Folders
Skeletons

Gym Setting
Stations
 References
Classroom
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services. (2004). Teaching children with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Instructional
strategies and practices 2004. Ed.gov U.S. Department of
education. Retrieved from:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
(October, 12, 2009)
British Columbia Ministry of Education. (2007) Special
education - Teaching students with Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A resource guide for
teachers. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/adhd/
(October, 12, 2009)

Gym
Boyce,. (2009). Creating instructional environments that
keep students on TARGET. Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, 80(1),
 Additional Resources
These are some references we found that we were not
able to work into our presentation:
U.S. Department of Education. (2004). Teaching Children With Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder: Instructional Strategies and Practices. Retrieved from:
http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-teaching-2006.pdf
Lily, E. (2009, February 04). Tips for Home and School for Children with ADHD. Retrieved from
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=35%3Aadhd&id
Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba. (2006). Learning Disabilities are nothing
new...understanding them is. Winnipeg, MB: Author.
Martinussen R. Ph.D., Tannock R. Ph.D., McInnes A. Ph.D., Chaban, P. M.Ed. (2007).Children do
not outgrow ADHD. Retrieved from http:/research.aboutkidshealth.ca/teach ADHD
Additional Resources
– Harper, G.W., Stormont-Spurgin, M. and Zentall, S.S. (1993).
Children with hyperactivity and their organizational abilities.
The Journal of Educational Research, 87(2), 112-117,
Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/pss/27541906.