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Need help with non-medicated ADHD student

by jean

Mar 15, 2014

I have a 9th grade student who is struggling in English and Math. He doesn’t want to take his medicine for ADHD because it make his stomach upset. But he is having behavior issues in class, too much socialization with others; he forgets to turn in his homework which causes him to have D’s or F’s .What can I do?

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Linda Go to your student each day and specifically ask him for his homework. This will eliminate him from forgetting to turn in his work.

Unfortunately, you have no control over whether or not he takes his medicine. So, don't even press the issue with him. Make sure he has opportunities to get up and get a drink, get supplies from different are...See More

Mar 16, 2014

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Beth Cohen I have used the stress balls with ADHD students with good results. They squeeze the ball and it helps them relax and stay more focused. Try seating in the corner of the room and allow the student to stand or pace. I have even allowed an ADHD student to use headphones during individual work. Music helped him to stay focused and stop talking. If he t...See More

Mar 16, 2014

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Charlene How long are the class periods? For my HS class we have 90 minute block classes. I try to change the activity we are doing in class every 15 to 20 minutes. I also use this as an opportunity for them to move around the room turning in their assignments or creating materials for the next section. Collaboration assignments I find create an issue but a...See MoreHow long are the class periods? For my HS class we have 90 minute block classes. I try to change the activity we are doing in class every 15 to 20 minutes. I also use this as an opportunity for them to move around the room turning in their assignments or creating materials for the next section. Collaboration assignments I find create an issue but as Linda mentioned they must be held accountable for their section of the assignment. I create a grading rubric for just about everything and giving it to the students ahead of time allows the student to see and focus on those expectations. When I see the students beginning to lose focus I'll ask them what they have accomplished on the assignment according to the rubric.

On 3/16/14, Linda wrote: > Go to your student each day and specifically ask him for his > homework. This will eliminate him from forgetting to turn in > his work. > > Unfortunately, you have no control over whether or not he > takes his medicine. So, don't even press the issue with him. > Make sure he has opportunities to get up and get a drink, get > supplies from different areas of the classroom, etc. so he has > purposeful opportunities for movement. You may even ask him to > get something for you from a different place in the classroom > just so he can get up and stretch a minute. > > In regards to socialization, provide opportunities for your > students to work in collaboration by means of pairs, small > groups, etc. Emphasize that this is work time and > conversation is to be focused on the lesson. If he, or other > students, choose to deviate from the topic, they are to be > held accountable when work is not completed. You can also > assign roles to each member of the group, such as Time Keeper, > Reporter, Manager (who keeps people focused), etc. Students > can rate the performance of the members of the group regarding > their participation, which also holds each student responsible > for their choices. > > Also, try to relate the lessons to something of the students' > interests. This will also help hold their attention. > > I hope this helps. > > On 3/15/14, jean wrote: >> I have a 9th grade student who is struggling in English and >> Math. He doesn’t want to take his medicine for >> ADHD because it make his stomach upset. But he is having >> behavior issues in class, too much socialization with >> others; he forgets to turn in his homework which causes him >> to have D’s or F’s .What can I do?

Apr 20, 2014

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Cristina Collaborative work may be a little 'sticky'. If the student is having trouble and socializing too much, it may backfire, unless you place him with students that are not buddies. During independent work time, mp3 players tend to help with focusing. You might consider sitting with him one on one and talking about how you and he can come up with a 'ga...See MoreCollaborative work may be a little 'sticky'. If the student is having trouble and socializing too much, it may backfire, unless you place him with students that are not buddies. During independent work time, mp3 players tend to help with focusing. You might consider sitting with him one on one and talking about how you and he can come up with a 'game plan' to complete his work. Set short term goals and then sit together every 2-3 weeks, see what was met and what wasn't. Ask why and tackle that.

On 4/20/14, Charlene wrote: > How long are the class periods? For my HS class we have 90 > minute block classes. I try to change the activity we are doing > in class every 15 to 20 minutes. I also use this as an > opportunity for them to move around the room turning in their > assignments or creating materials for the next section. > Collaboration assignments I find create an issue but as Linda > mentioned they must be held accountable for their section of > the assignment. I create a grading rubric for just about > everything and giving it to the students ahead of time allows > the student to see and focus on those expectations. When I see > the students beginning to lose focus I'll ask them what they > have accomplished on the assignment according to the rubric. > > > On 3/16/14, Linda wrote: >> Go to your student each day and specifically ask him for his >> homework. This will eliminate him from forgetting to turn in >> his work. >> >> Unfortunately, you have no control over whether or not he >> takes his medicine. So, don't even press the issue with him. >> Make sure he has opportunities to get up and get a drink, get >> supplies from different areas of the classroom, etc. so he has >> purposeful opportunities for movement. You may even ask him to >> get something for you from a different place in the classroom >> just so he can get up and stretch a minute. >> >> In regards to socialization, provide opportunities for your >> students to work in collaboration by means of pairs, small >> groups, etc. Emphasize that this is work time and >> conversation is to be focused on the lesson. If he, or other >> students, choose to deviate from the topic, they are to be >> held accountable when work is not completed. You can also >> assign roles to each member of the group, such as Time Keeper, >> Reporter, Manager (who keeps people focused), etc. Students >> can rate the performance of the members of the group regarding >> their participation, which also holds each student responsible >> for their choices. >> >> Also, try to relate the lessons to something of the students' >> interests. This will also help hold their attention. >> >> I hope this helps. >> >> On 3/15/14, jean wrote: >>> I have a 9th grade student who is struggling in English and >>> Math. He doesn’t want to take his medicine for >>> ADHD because it make his stomach upset. But he is having >>> behavior issues in class, too much socialization with >>> others; he forgets to turn in his homework which causes him >>> to have D’s or F’s .What can I do?

Jun 25, 2014

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Nancy Burrello I think you could try and use music during testing time away from other students and then let him test! This may help him stay focused during testing! try the head phones in classroom with music and see if that helps him stay quitter! I have found out you have to keep changing thinks to keep them focused! the music idea will work for a while then ...See More

May 2, 2017

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