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Good teachers are the reason why ordinary students dream to do extraordinary things...
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Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Stomachs grumbling, not learning? Eat a healthy lunch.
"Eat your vegetables." Does it matter? Policy holders cite them as creating sound minds and bodies. Economists cite food choices over teacher pay and class-size reduction. Research continues to identify the connection with test scores.
*Encourage a variety of options Establish a lifetime of healthy habits.
*Get rid of candy. Provide low-sugar rewards.
*Consider blood pressure. Use less salt.
*Limit fat intake. Support heart health.
*Get a face lift. Let healthy equal tastiness.
"Our kids" have energy that ebbs and flows. Allow food to make their day easier.
"Eat your vegetables." Does it matter? Policy holders cite them as creating sound minds and bodies. Economists cite food choices over teacher pay and class-size reduction. Research continues to identify the connection with test scores.
*Encourage a variety of options Establish a lifetime of healthy habits.
*Get rid of candy. Provide low-sugar rewards.
*Consider blood pressure. Use less salt.
*Limit fat intake. Support heart health.
*Get a face lift. Let healthy equal tastiness.
"Our kids" have energy that ebbs and flows. Allow food to make their day easier.
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Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Did you hear that shoe drop? It's taking a foreign language.
Many states do not require a foreign language for a high school diploma. Colleges often do. Creative instructional methods form the foundation for understanding.
*Who says yes? Consider a course waiver.
*Wait before making a final decision. Discuss the implications.
*Don't go it alone. Gather necessary supports.
*Pursue course substitution. Look for options.
*Become an informed consumer Search for the best situations.
"Our kids" can find success with the right environment. Support expressive language in their native language first.
Many states do not require a foreign language for a high school diploma. Colleges often do. Creative instructional methods form the foundation for understanding.
*Who says yes? Consider a course waiver.
*Wait before making a final decision. Discuss the implications.
*Don't go it alone. Gather necessary supports.
*Pursue course substitution. Look for options.
*Become an informed consumer Search for the best situations.
"Our kids" can find success with the right environment. Support expressive language in their native language first.
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Special ed teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Trouble getting accommodations? Make an IEP binder.
It seems as though special education is just about paperwork. Making an IEP binder keeps information organized and at your fingertips. Using it to prepare for IEP meetings gives a clear understanding of what will be discussed.
*Use a 3-ring binder. Add, remove, organize.
*Come with questions. Furrow out gaps in your understanding.
*Include tabbed section dividers. Use as many as needed for quick reference.
*Get a 3-hole punch. Most papers come as-is.
*Download a checklist from Understood.org. It stands the test of time.
"Our kids" need individualized instruction and support. Make sure IEPs level the playing field."
+Understood #ADHD
It seems as though special education is just about paperwork. Making an IEP binder keeps information organized and at your fingertips. Using it to prepare for IEP meetings gives a clear understanding of what will be discussed.
*Use a 3-ring binder. Add, remove, organize.
*Come with questions. Furrow out gaps in your understanding.
*Include tabbed section dividers. Use as many as needed for quick reference.
*Get a 3-hole punch. Most papers come as-is.
*Download a checklist from Understood.org. It stands the test of time.
"Our kids" need individualized instruction and support. Make sure IEPs level the playing field."
+Understood #ADHD
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Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Bad words in class? Mean names affect all.
"Shut up!" What does that say to students? How about "Stupid!" Words can come off like weapons, especially in the eyes of a child. More often, self-esteem can be affected too.
*Think...teachable moment. Start a discussion on hurting others' feelings.
*Ask direct questions. Use opportunities to move forward.
*Apologize. Don't make excuses.
*Contact parent. Give them a heads-up on what to expect.
*Learn from experience. Discover triggers and how to minimize them.
"Our kids" can become disrespectful when attacked. After incidents, ask how they feel. Get ready for honesty.
#ADHD
"Shut up!" What does that say to students? How about "Stupid!" Words can come off like weapons, especially in the eyes of a child. More often, self-esteem can be affected too.
*Think...teachable moment. Start a discussion on hurting others' feelings.
*Ask direct questions. Use opportunities to move forward.
*Apologize. Don't make excuses.
*Contact parent. Give them a heads-up on what to expect.
*Learn from experience. Discover triggers and how to minimize them.
"Our kids" can become disrespectful when attacked. After incidents, ask how they feel. Get ready for honesty.
#ADHD
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Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD:
Worried about medication? So are researchers and some government officials.
As early as 2006, government advisors were recommending warnings to parents of children with ADHD. Stimulants used for treatment often have serious side effects. Non-drug alternatives include behavior therapy, diet, and mindfulness.
*Provide immediate feedback. Be certain that comments correspond with actions.
*Give simple, single-step directions. Confirm understanding before moving on.
*Research teacher programs. Gain straightforward strategies gathered from experience.
*Consider planned ignoring. Make it intentional.
*Establish concrete goals. Measure success using daily evaluations/"report cards."
"Our kids" are used to being yelled at. Call attention to good behavior too.
#ADHD
Worried about medication? So are researchers and some government officials.
As early as 2006, government advisors were recommending warnings to parents of children with ADHD. Stimulants used for treatment often have serious side effects. Non-drug alternatives include behavior therapy, diet, and mindfulness.
*Provide immediate feedback. Be certain that comments correspond with actions.
*Give simple, single-step directions. Confirm understanding before moving on.
*Research teacher programs. Gain straightforward strategies gathered from experience.
*Consider planned ignoring. Make it intentional.
*Establish concrete goals. Measure success using daily evaluations/"report cards."
"Our kids" are used to being yelled at. Call attention to good behavior too.
#ADHD
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"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten." B.F. Skinner
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A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams
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Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: 21st century cool? Integrate media..
In the era of teaching-to-the-test, educators ask about the importance of the media in education. Focusing on creativity rather than memorization, students learn in innovative ways. The trick is to keep objectives at the forefront.
*Don't forget rigor. Engage with research-based media.
*Reflect upon proven practices. Focus on intrinsic motivation.
*Draw from your favorite stories. Use narratives as a flexible resource.
*Join in on the fun. Forge relationships beyond an authority figure.
*Choose activities that engage emotions. Improve flexibility and impulse control.
"Our kids" might be labeled, but they're more than one dimension. Remember their curiousity and resilience too.
#ADHD
In the era of teaching-to-the-test, educators ask about the importance of the media in education. Focusing on creativity rather than memorization, students learn in innovative ways. The trick is to keep objectives at the forefront.
*Don't forget rigor. Engage with research-based media.
*Reflect upon proven practices. Focus on intrinsic motivation.
*Draw from your favorite stories. Use narratives as a flexible resource.
*Join in on the fun. Forge relationships beyond an authority figure.
*Choose activities that engage emotions. Improve flexibility and impulse control.
"Our kids" might be labeled, but they're more than one dimension. Remember their curiousity and resilience too.
#ADHD
“How can media help children learn?” Joan Ganz Cooney, co-creator of Sesame Street, once posed this question, and it is still an important question. Find answers and Sesame Street classroom resources on the PBS Teachers’ Lounge. http://to.pbs.org/2nGZAP8
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Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Low self-esteem? Think superheroes.
Students' self-esteem is based upon their own view of themselves. Perspectives can change the way beliefs are formed. Creating stores where they are the hero is key to turning things around.
*Overcome adversity. Remember the strengths needed to move beyond challenges.
*Captivate them with stories. Share personal experiences.
*Explain growth mindset. Mitigate mistakes, overcome adversity.
*Create compelling sequels. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
*Consider complexities. Look beyond the surface to deeper feelings.
"Our kids" have many memories, some not so great. Encourage them to learn from their losses through thoughtful conversations.
+Edutopia #ADHD
Students' self-esteem is based upon their own view of themselves. Perspectives can change the way beliefs are formed. Creating stores where they are the hero is key to turning things around.
*Overcome adversity. Remember the strengths needed to move beyond challenges.
*Captivate them with stories. Share personal experiences.
*Explain growth mindset. Mitigate mistakes, overcome adversity.
*Create compelling sequels. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
*Consider complexities. Look beyond the surface to deeper feelings.
"Our kids" have many memories, some not so great. Encourage them to learn from their losses through thoughtful conversations.
+Edutopia #ADHD
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