Briefing Paper Darren (adhd)
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Briefing Paper
By: Lucky Sevens Darren (ADHD)
Case Characteristics Darren has recently been taken off his ADHD medications He has difficulty getting started on seatwork He is disruptive and prevents other students from getting to work These problems are having an adverse effect on his friendships - he was seen by a teacher sitting alone on the stairs during lunch time recently - teachers can see his peers are annoyed with him What can a teacher do to help his academic and social problems? Options to Deal with Academic Problems Restructure the class and surround Darren with peers who stay on task (this will prevent his from getting distracted so easily) Give Darren interval work (this will help increase motivation to work and stay focused) Use all three learning styles: audio, visual and kinesthetic (by using a variety of learning styles, Darren will be able to stay engaged for longer periods of time) Cue Darren when he is off-task (this would be a pre-arranged signal that Darren and the teacher decided on that will help when he is not focused) Set classroom expectations at the beginning of the year, and go over them as a class once in awhile Avoid excessive unstructured time (limit the amount of “free time” in the class: this will help Darren from misbehaving) Give immediate praise and acknowledgement for good work and positive behaviour (applying the principles of B.F. Skinner) Recommendations Restructure the class and surround Darren with peers who stay on task Use all three learning styles: audio, visual and kinesthetic Cue Darren when he is off-task
Briefing Paper
By: Lucky Sevens
Darren (ADHD) Set classroom expectations at the beginning of the year, and go over them as a class once in awhile
Options to Deal with Social Problems Psycho-stimulants (a strong medication used to control behaviour) Exercise (added advantage of healthy interaction with their peers during socially acceptable activities) - 3 to 5 exercise sessions per day could negate the need for medication Movement opportunities in class (integrating academic subjects with physical activity such as a gallery walk or intermittent stretch breaks) Co-operative learning (students work together in specifically arranged groups based on academic/social needs and experiences) Behavioural and social contracts (the contracts can be used for classes and individuals: they provide guidelines for acceptable behaviours in class) Token reward system for good behaviour (students earn tokens for good behaviour that can be traded in for pre-arranged rewards) Self-monitoring and self-assessment strategies (students use checklists to keep themselves accountable and aware of their academic and social progress) Recommendations Exercise (particularly movement opportunities in class) Co-operative learning opportunities Behavioural and social contracts Self-monitoring and self-assessment strategies *Note: The specific recommendations we have made are based on Darren’s specific needs, not for children with ADHD in general. For more information, please visit the Wiki for our list of references.
By: Lucky Sevens Darren (ADHD)
Case Characteristics Darren has recently been taken off his ADHD medications He has difficulty getting started on seatwork He is disruptive and prevents other students from getting to work These problems are having an adverse effect on his friendships - he was seen by a teacher sitting alone on the stairs during lunch time recently - teachers can see his peers are annoyed with him What can a teacher do to help his academic and social problems? Options to Deal with Academic Problems Restructure the class and surround Darren with peers who stay on task (this will prevent his from getting distracted so easily) Give Darren interval work (this will help increase motivation to work and stay focused) Use all three learning styles: audio, visual and kinesthetic (by using a variety of learning styles, Darren will be able to stay engaged for longer periods of time) Cue Darren when he is off-task (this would be a pre-arranged signal that Darren and the teacher decided on that will help when he is not focused) Set classroom expectations at the beginning of the year, and go over them as a class once in awhile Avoid excessive unstructured time (limit the amount of “free time” in the class: this will help Darren from misbehaving) Give immediate praise and acknowledgement for good work and positive behaviour (applying the principles of B.F. Skinner) Recommendations Restructure the class and surround Darren with peers who stay on task Use all three learning styles: audio, visual and kinesthetic Cue Darren when he is off-task
Briefing Paper
By: Lucky Sevens
Darren (ADHD) Set classroom expectations at the beginning of the year, and go over them as a class once in awhile
Options to Deal with Social Problems Psycho-stimulants (a strong medication used to control behaviour) Exercise (added advantage of healthy interaction with their peers during socially acceptable activities) - 3 to 5 exercise sessions per day could negate the need for medication Movement opportunities in class (integrating academic subjects with physical activity such as a gallery walk or intermittent stretch breaks) Co-operative learning (students work together in specifically arranged groups based on academic/social needs and experiences) Behavioural and social contracts (the contracts can be used for classes and individuals: they provide guidelines for acceptable behaviours in class) Token reward system for good behaviour (students earn tokens for good behaviour that can be traded in for pre-arranged rewards) Self-monitoring and self-assessment strategies (students use checklists to keep themselves accountable and aware of their academic and social progress) Recommendations Exercise (particularly movement opportunities in class) Co-operative learning opportunities Behavioural and social contracts Self-monitoring and self-assessment strategies *Note: The specific recommendations we have made are based on Darren’s specific needs, not for children with ADHD in general. For more information, please visit the Wiki for our list of references.
