What are the most effective strategies to support children with ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD is a condition where an individual struggles to stay focused, or may often interrupt without meaning to when spoken to. According the the DSMR 5 the diagnosis for it usually happens before the age of 12 or going into adulthood. If there is a consistent amount of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affects the functioning of child it could be the signs of ADHD. The symptoms of inattention are easily forgetting daily things, not listening when being spoken to, or failing to pay attention. Most children who have ADHD have a hard time staying organized which leads them to lose important papers for school, work, or books, and glasses daily things. The way a child is diagnosed is by meeting the criteria and the symptoms of hyperactivity or inattention have been shown for at least 6 months. A study was done in 2011 about 11% children from the ages of 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, within the last few years has increased by a few percents. Children who are diagnosed with ADHD are found to face some struggles …show more content…
Schools legally have to make sure they are providing resources for the children. The training for teachers is important, it helps both parties become more effective in the classroom. Over the years teachers have expressed interest in trainings for ADHD, but it hasn’t really became a big thing quite yet. The lack of training is starting to be a problem in general education classrooms. Teachers who are unable to accommodate the student’s needs are not helping the future of the student. If the student feels the teacher not helping them or encouraging them that they can get through their assignment and do it, they may begin to think there is no hope for themselves in the