Left-Brain Finance for Right-Brain People: A Money Guide for the Creatively Inclined. Girls with ADHD: Overlooked, Underdiagnosed, and Underserved ... Alice, a bright 4th grader, is quiet and well behaved in class.
Her academic work is just about on grade level. She chooses to sit in the back of the classroom and much of the time she's doodling in her notebook. Asked to complete a written assignment, Alice works diligently at first, but then she becomes distracted by noise outside the window and loses track of her assignment. The unfinished work then gets stuffed into her messy backpack and is rediscovered several weeks later.
Tom, also a bright 4th grader, has trouble remaining seated. Which of these two children is the teacher more apt to refer for evaluation? Introduction Boys with ADHD are usually easy to spot because of their behavior. What happens to the girls? Here's the good news: Educators, mental health researchers, and parents are now becoming aware of the unique needs of girls with ADHD. Psychological Hurdles for ADHD Girls How Teachers Can Help—Spotting the Signs in Class The sensitive teacher can use strategies such as: ADHD in the Classroom: Organizing Your Attention Deficit ...
Consider having the ADD ADHD student complete every second or third problem, instead of answering each one.
Require him to show mastery of concepts. Emphasize practice and assignment completion on the word processor to lower the frustration many ADD ADHD students feel with written work. School Organization: Tips for ADHD Students with Learning ... About coaches and coaching. The Role of the ADHD Coach by Nancy A.
Ratey, Ed.M., MCC, SCAC The ADHD coach, who is trained in specific techniques to help those with ADHD, works with clients on tactical, not psychological, issues. Together, the coach and client address practical issues such as managing time, maintaining focus, and becoming overall more effective in both personal and professional life. The coach asks what, how, or when, never why, such as: What can you do about it? The coach helps clients focus on understanding their own needs and setting their own goals for creating new behavior patterns. The ADHD Coaching Process The coaching process can make the difference between the client’s desire to reach a goal and the subsequent ability to attain that goal.
The coaching process begins with an initial interview in which the client shares his or her goals, history, and current challenges with the coach. Regular meetings and weekly check-ins are an essential part of the coaching process. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Conventional, Innovative, and Alternative Therapies. Social Skills for Girls with ADD (ADHD) Not all girls with ADD (ADHD) have social problems.
Some girls with ADD (ADHD) are very popular because of their outgoing personality, their energy, or their humor. Many girls with ADD (ADHD), however, struggle to fit in with peers. A girl with hyperactive/impulsive type ADD (ADHD) may have peer problems because she tends to be bossy or domineering. She may talk too much and interrupt other girls when they try to speak. By contrast, girls who are primarily inattentive may have peer problems because they are shy or because they have trouble keeping up with the verbal give and take of other girls.
One of the most supportive and healing experiences, for females of any age with ADD (ADHD), is to join a group of other females who have the same struggles. Check with your school counselor to see if such a group could be formed at your daughter's elementary school. Cohen's approach is a very practical, step-by-step approach that parents and kids can relate to. Resources for parents: Girls & ADHD: Are You Missing the Signs? Where to Find More Information ADDvance: Questions and answers for professionals and parents on ADD/ADHD.
The section on Women & Girls includes an ADD checklist and social-skills help. www.addvance.com CHADD: This volunteer organization advocates for children and adults with ADHD, hosts support groups, and publishes resources, including a new educator’s manual on ADHD. www.chadd.com. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.