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#2 ADHD Accommodations by age levels · 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.

• 0:31
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to another episode of Five Minute Parenting.
• 0:35
  SPEAKER_00: For the last couple weeks, I've put on my teacher hat since I was an elementary and even middle school high school teacher.
• 0:43
  SPEAKER_00: I have a master's in education and worked a lot with learning disabled and ADHD students.
• 0:49
  SPEAKER_00: And my own daughter was diagnosed in elementary with ADHD.
• 0:54
  SPEAKER_00: So we've talked about some characteristics that an ADH child may demonstrate.
• 1:02
  SPEAKER_00: Then we've talked about some accommodations that are made in public schools using a 504 plan.
• 1:09
  SPEAKER_00: And we kind of ran on some time last week.
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  SPEAKER_00: So today I'm going to break down some ADHD accommodations for different age groups.
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  SPEAKER_00: And then I'm going to summarize for those who are homeschooling just some general accommodations that you might find helpful if your child has ADHD.
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  SPEAKER_00: So let's start with ADHD accommodations in elementary school.
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  SPEAKER_00: First of all, some accommodations include flexible seating.
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  SPEAKER_00: Children may be able to use standing desks, seat cushions, sit on the floor, use wiggle chairs, use balls to sit on.
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  SPEAKER_00: The teacher may also put a reward program or a positive behavior chart in place.
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  SPEAKER_00: Students can be taught to use an academic planner at a very elementary age level, perhaps even with stickers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Students could be seated near the teacher or beside a good role model.
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  SPEAKER_00: And students can use fit tools, a fidget cube or a squishy ball.
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  SPEAKER_00: And one of the best things is to give students breaks with simple stretches, standing up and stretching.
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  SPEAKER_00: So some ADHD accommodations in middle school would be setting a student near the front of the room if they have issues hearing the teacher.
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  SPEAKER_00: So some other accommodation would be a quieter place to take tests, breaks in between sections of work or test, tests with multiple choice or fill in blanks instead of essays.
• 3:08
  SPEAKER_00: Also, having a student write down their schedule for daily routines and rules, or having some kind of visual schedule for them made by the teacher is helpful.
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  SPEAKER_00: Also, increasing time to complete assigned work and test.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sometimes even assignments can be shortened, and using a homework planner and maybe even daily and weekly progress reports sent home from the teacher.
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  SPEAKER_00: Then ADHD accommodations in high school.
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  SPEAKER_00: Managing ADHD in high school can become more difficult with the increased demand of school, extracurricular activities, and so forth.
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  SPEAKER_00: So here are some accommodations that are very useful to help students in high school.
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  SPEAKER_00: Maybe even having an extra set of books to keep at home.
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  SPEAKER_00: Allowing the students to take verbal exams if they have difficulty with written exams.
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  SPEAKER_00: They might want to tape record some of their assignments, particularly like reports that they have to give or long-term papers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Giving students checklists for keeping on task is another great thing.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some students may need a reduced course load in homework.
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  SPEAKER_00: Extra time to complete tests and homework, and a quiet place to complete work.
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  SPEAKER_00: Also, the use of computer and keyboard skills can really be helpful.
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  SPEAKER_00: And finally, a behavioral contract may be necessary.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now, just kind of a quick overview here of some things that homeschoolers might do.
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  SPEAKER_00: Just, of course, give more frequent breaks throughout the day, and that's easy to do if you're homeschooling.
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  SPEAKER_00: Give extra time to finish assignments.
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  SPEAKER_00: Make sure your student has a quieter environment to work in.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sometimes even earphones are helpful to keep the distractions away from them.
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  SPEAKER_00: Allow more time to process instructions and have your student have your child ask questions if they don't understand.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can provide visual reminders of tasks and activities.
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  SPEAKER_00: Teach your child to use a daily planner and to prioritize tasks.
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  SPEAKER_00: Clearly explain your expectations for completing tasks.
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  SPEAKER_00: Simplify directions and offer verbal and or written explanations, and sometimes both are helpful.
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  SPEAKER_00: Providing organizational tools and note-taking devices may help your child.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can simplify instructions and directions and provide reminders for deadlines and help them with time management.
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  SPEAKER_00: The use of graphic organizers could be also helpful.
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  SPEAKER_00: And the use of checklists and other organizational tools to stay on task.
• 6:04
  SPEAKER_00: There are just so many options that can be used.
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  SPEAKER_00: So I think a lot of these accommodations can be accommodated by homeschoolers or even uh private schools if they don't offer 504 plans.