3 Ways to Support Students with ADHD
In this video, Deiera Bennett describes how building movement into the day, chunking instructions, and using music to cue transition, can help students with ADHD stay focused and succeed without feeling singled out.
Transcript
Let's talk about three ways to help students with ADHD focus and succeed without making them feel singled out. First, incorporate movement into the day. This can include using flexible seating, like standing desk or stability balls, setting aside time for movement breaks, like stretching in between assignments or just being understanding if a student needs to move around.
Another popular way is to, um, give students a reason to move. So, for example, asking them to pass out papers or collect materials.
Second, chunk instructions. Instead of giving five directions at once or going over the entire, you know, worksheet instructions, give one or two directions, allow the students to follow those and then move on to the next one.
Third, use music to cue transitions. Pick a song that they like and use it consistently as a way to signal that it's time to wrap up one activity and prepare for the next one. I want to hear from you though. If you have ADHD, what are some things that your teachers did or you wish they did to support you?
If you're a teacher, what strategies have you used in your classroom that have worked? Let me know in the comments.
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