ADHD affects the brain, which means children with ADHD can have different ways of learning and retaining information, and showing what they know. Many students with ADHD perform better on assignments if they are given accommodations. Assignment accommodations can include making changes to assignments that allow the students to learn the material in a format…

Effective academic instruction helps children with ADHD succeed. As you plan and carry out lessons, use these techniques across subject areas and grade levels to enhance the learning for students with ADHD.   Introducing Lessons Students with ADHD learn best when structure is incorporated throughout lesson planning. Having a sequence that follows a basic routine…

Classroom Management Good classroom managers have efficient classrooms that meet the educational and psychological needs of their students. Classrooms are structured so that rules and routines are well known by the students and consistently followed. Transitions among lessons and activities are smooth. The teacher is able to give the impression that the he or she…

Teachers and educators are in a unique position to help children and adolescents achieve their full academic potential. Most teachers are looking for additional training or resources on ADHD and improving the classroom experience for their students. CHADD offers a Teacher Training Program crafted by teachers to provide other teachers with the strategies and tips to help…