Tutoring Kids with ADHD

Tutoring kids with ADHD can be quite the task. Many students will exhibit a number of different signs, and it’s important to be able to identify them. During a session, the three main symptoms to look for are hyperactivity, inability to concentrate and impulsive behavior. To have a successful tutoring session with a student who has a learning disability, the tutor can accommodate to the situation. There are countless ways to create a good learning environment, and ways to make the student’s learning effective. Minimizing distractions and clutter during a tutoring session can be helpful because many children with ADHD get easily distracted. Something else to do is to find a quiet space to work and clear it off so that the student doesn't have any visual distractions. The workspace should have few decorations and should also be well stocked with learning supplies. A student with ADHD may need more tools to help them in comparison to another student. Technology can often be distracting, so keep the space free of television sets, computers, phones and other devices that may draw the student’s attention. Structure your tutoring sessions into small segments so that your student doesn't lose focus. Give your student short, meaningful tasks that help him or her maintain focus and gain a sense of accomplishment. You can help your student practice the same skill for an entire lesson by incorporating several different types of activities. Overall, it’s important to accommodate different student’s needs pertaining to the way that they learn. The more knowledge you have about your student, the more successful the session can be.

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"Tutoring for Children with ADHD: Tips and Tricks." Tutoring for Children with ADHD. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2016.