- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV TR, 2000). It can be considered an "Other Health Impairment" in accordance with federal legislation, but often it coexists with learning disabilities.
- Students with ADHD or ADD (without hyperactivity) may have difficulty with
one or more of the areas listed below. It is important to mention that accommodations
for students with and without medication are still required:
- Concentration
- Following directions
- Distractibility
- Listening
- Organization
- Sitting for lengthy periods
- Completing tasks
- Transitioning
- Sedentary tasks like reading
- Planning
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 | Video Clip: ADD vs. Learning Disability Duration: 1.5 minutes |
Possible Common Accommodations: Possible Instructional Techniques:
- Access to Class Notes
- Comprehensive Syllabus
- Cooperative Group Projects
- Exam Aids
- Guided Notes
- Multi-modality Instruction
- Study Aids
- Web-based Course Supplements
