Guidelines For Students With Adhd - 1405 Words

Prospectus: Using Whiteboards with Instructions to help Students with ADHD to Close the Gap. Problem Statement In this section I will be focusing upon some the important concerns that prevent students with ADHD from achieving success in closing the gap. Some of these concerns are based upon children that have a current diagnosis with prescriptions for stimulants, like Ritalin or Adderall that can improve the lives of those with ADHD. However, this can also lead to addiction, anxiety and psychosis (NIH, 2011, para2-3). These disorders are common childhood brain disorders that can continue through adolescence and adulthood. The symptoms include problems staying focused and paying attention. Also, children may have issues with managing†¦show more content†¦Dr. Fabiano examined 174 studies along with his co-authors Pontifex, and DuPaul, about behavioral treatments in 114 papers. The treatments fell into three broad categories, such as parents, teachers, and therapeutic analysis (para. 2). For example, parents are considered a very helpful support for these children, because parents know their children and are able to provide behavioral support for their children in classrooms. Parents understand how to get their children to pay attention to instructions so they can learn skills. Also, teachers were provided with effective behavior strategies help students perform better in classrooms (Clay, 2013, p. 44). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more widely conceptualized because early childhood, has helped children with ADHD to function properly in educational settings. Ten years have passed since the American Academy of Pediatrics (2001) reported to educators and primary care providers that ADHD should be treated as a chronic condition, because it persists beyond childhood into adolescence (para. 2). Many students with ADHD have behavior problems that prevent them from understanding instructions and connecting with the appropriate subject skills. When students with ADHD are not able to connect to instructions concerning subject skill s they are usually; they do not focused or participate in the subjects. Most