They often have difficulty paying attention, following directions, staying seated, and working independently in the classroom. Because of these behaviors, students with attention deficit often experience problems with their academic performance. These organizational problems lead these students to difficulty completing tasks in the classroom. As with any child with a learning problem, a student with ADD is best helped when the teacher understands these special needs and makes some modifications to the instructional program. Teachers need to know that children with ADD have organizational deficits that interfere with all aspects of accomplishing tasks, and thus need intervention strategies to improve these areas.
Structured environments work best.
Teachers who ensure that their expectations and rules are clearly communicated take an important first step in helping their students succeed. Provide structure 2. Give frequent feedback 3. Use logical consequences for unwanted behaviors 4. Break down large tasks into smaller steps 5.