Accommodations are Evidenced Based Interventions Accommodations are one of the most effective evidence-based interventions available for students with ADHD in school. When designed correctly and implemented with fidelity, they immediately improve the fit between the student, the task, and the environment , reducing barriers to performance without changing the curriculum or the standard. And yet,…
Students with ADHD have significant difficulty with self-control, which subsequently impacts their functional performance in the classroom. Many find it impossible to sit still, constantly moving, and are often out of their seats. Many speak without thinking, blurt out the answers, and frequently interrupt. Consequently, they often start work without reading the directions, appear to rush through work…
Why students with ADHD have difficulty sitting still with actionable strategies for decreasing the impact it has upon learning.
ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation and executive functioning. Executive functions are a set of cognitive processes that act as the brain’s management system. These mental functions help us “execute” any task in our daily life that is not reflexive or habitual. In school, executive functions are needed all day long for self-control, planning, and…