JM E.

Panaligan BPED-2103
Asynchronous Task for Students with ADHD
Answer the following questions.
1. Define what ADHD is?
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It
is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with
ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act
without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental
disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD
include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that
is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without
thought).
Reference: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd
2. Search for the symptoms/ indicators of ADHD
It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or
another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out of these behaviors. The
symptoms continue, can be severe, and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with
friends.

A child with ADHD might:

 daydream a lot
 forget or lose things a lot
 squirm or fidget
 talk too much
 make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks
 have a hard time resisting temptation
 have trouble taking turns
 have difficulty getting along with others

Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html

3. Identify the causes of ADHD

 This are the causes of having an ADHD:

 Blood relatives, such as a parent or sibling, with ADHD or another mental health
disorder.
 Exposure to environmental toxins — such as lead, found mainly in paint and
pipes in older buildings.
 Maternal drug use, alcohol use or smoking during pregnancy.
 Premature birth.

Reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-
causes/syc-20350889

4. Search for how students are “accommodated” inside the classroom.

Students with ADHD have difficulty with attention and self-control. And at school,
that can look like inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and disorganization
all of which can get in the way of learning. What classroom accommodations can help
students with ADHD? Here are some strategies teachers can try.
Setting up the classroom environment

 Use flexible seating, like wiggle chairs, standing desks, footrests, seat cushions,
or resistance bands on chair legs.
 Increase the space between desks or work tables (if social distancing guidelines
aren’t already in place).
 Designate a quiet work space in the classroom.
 Set up preferential seating close to the teacher and/or away from high-traffic
areas.
 Post a written schedule for daily routines and rules. When possible, let the
student know ahead of time about schedule changes. 
Reference: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/classroom-accommodations-for-
adhd

5. Is ADHD a neurological disorder?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that

affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.
Reference: https://www.genome.gov/Genetic-Disorders/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-
Disorder