Classroom accomodations for students with ADHD

Children with ADHD can thrive with the help of simple, but highly effective, classroom accommodations. Here are a few to consider that were recommended by the experts at ADDitude Magazine:

1. Choose seating wisely.
A spot near the teacher and away from doors and windows helps maintain focus on the teacher. (Other kids do well in a quiet space, near the back, or next to a good role model.)

2. Tape-record assignments.
ADD-friendly gadgets are useful if your child struggles to remember spoken instructions.

3. Assign a "study buddy."
Having someone to check in with will help students whose distractibility or writing disabilities get in the way of class discussions and/or note-taking.

4. Give a lighter load.
This is appropriate for children who struggle to get their work done on time. The assignments are just as hard, but shorter (fewer math problems or less pages to read, say).

5. Grant extra time for tests.
The idea is not to make the exam "easier" but to level the playing field, by providing sufficient time for your child to demonstrate what he has learned.

And parents...be sure to talk with your child's classroom teacher about your child's needs at the start of the school year.

For more tips and ideas on ADHD accomodations in the classroom visit ADDitude Magazine's website.