There are several things to consider when diagnosing, treating, and working with a child that has ADD. Half the battle is identifying that the child has ADD. Look for six or more of these traits for at least six months to the extent that is maladaptive or developmentally inappropriate before engaging in the necessary steps in diagnosing.
1. Fails to give close attention.
2. Has difficulty in tasks or play.
3. Does not seem to listen when spoken indirectly to.
4. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish school work, chores, and duties.
5. Difficulty in organizing tasks and activities.
6. Avoids, dislikes, or reluctant to engage in tasks requiring sustained mental effort (school/homework).
7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities .
8. Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.
9. Forgetful in daily activities.
After 6 or more of the items on this list have been identified for six months or more to the extent that the child is falling behind, it is vital to take the necessary steps in diagnosing a child with ADD.
Necessary Steps in Diagnosing.
A. Interview with parents.
B. Observations of and interview with the child.
C. Parent/teacher rating scales.
D. Physical/neurological exam.
F. Learning deficit measure.
G. Behaviors exhibited by ADD children.
There are steps that we can take in the classroom to help children with ADD to become successful learners. We have to understand that they might not hear us when we aren't addressing them specifically so we need to check for understanding often. Even if we just want to know that they understand the directions. Children who don't understand a lot won't ask you to repeat anything, especially if it seems like the whole class understood. They don't want to be the only one who didn't. Arrange the seating chart so that they"re close to you, in case you need to communicate with each other. If the child is taking medication for ADD make sure that they have it at school and are taking it at the appropriate times.
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ADD effects around 3-5% of all American children. ADD is a leading cause of school failure. ... (Mills) It is strongly supported that ADD is genetically inherited although not all cases of ADD may be genetically links. ... There is no cure for ADD. ... ADD is difficult for any family. ...
ADD is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. ... Outwardly Expressive ADD, Inwardly Directed ADD, and Highly Structured ADD. ... Outwardly Expressive ADD is a type of ADD where a person communicates so that everyone knows what he or she is feeling. ... Highly Structured ADD people tend to worry. ... I have been diagnosed with ADD and Dyslexia, while my sister also has ADD. ...
However, not all cases of ADD are genetically linked. ... What the ADD person needs is a sound screen. ... Moreover, since ADD is genetically passed through to children the tendency is to have more then just the child with ADD but the parents too. ... Although many adults with ADD enjoy successful, satisfying marriages, the disorder almost always adds a certain amount of extra tension and pressure to the union. ... Parents often find that approaches to raising that work well with children who do not have ADD, do not work as well with children who have ADD. ...
To this day both my father and I never believed that I really had ADD. ... The two major types are ADD with hyperactivity, and ADD with inattention. ... Certain aspects of nutrition have also been attributed to ADD. ... Yet, the cause of ADD is still unclear. ... Finally, ADD can affect every aspect of your day to day to life. ...
ADD is not something that you can grow out of. ... Little is know about the cause of ADD. ... Now most experts tie ADD to a brain malfunction. ... ADD is common in children with fetal alcohol syndrome. ... Children with ADD need structure and routine. ...
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a problem that affects 5% to 10% of all children ADD affects more children than any other childhood problems except asthma. ... However, not all cases of ADD are genetically linked. ... What the ADD person needs is a sound screen. ... Moreover, since ADD is genetically passed through to children the tendency is to have more then just the child with ADD but the parents too. ... Parents often find that approaches to raising that work well with children who do not have ADD, do not work as well with children who have ADD. ...
