Session #4: ADHD

I Have a Learning Difference - What's Your Superpower?

"I tried to piece together the scraps of what I heard and figure out what was going on."

It's embarrassing. The teacher calls on me, and I'm like, uuuuhhhh. I have no idea what she's talking about. I feel like there are a hundred eyes staring at me."

ADHD: The adhd-friendly classroom

Outcomes
I can...

reflect on my experience of ADHD simulation.
describe the difficulties students with ADHD face in the classroom.
infer how ADHD can impact student performance, achievement, motivation, self-esteem, and social relationships.
identify strategies and procedures I already have in place that supportive for students with ADHD.
add new strategies and positive behavior supports to my toolkit.

Agenda:

Greetings:
- Squat 5's
- Pick Up Your Paper
- Process: Physical, Mental, Emotional
Visual Simulation Video - Narrate the script in this kid's head
- What made this difficult?
- What would have helped you?
Auditory Simulation Video
- What made this difficult?
- Would trying harder made a difference in your performance?
Attention and Reading Simulation
- Physical, Mental, Emotional
3-Column Foldable: Problem -- Executive Function -- Strategy
What challenges have you encountered so far?
3 Areas of Executive Functions
Barkley Video
Brain Breaks: The Waiter; Slap Wave 
Classroom Procedures, Systems, and Organization
Strategy Roundup

Exit Ticket: "I used to..., but now I..."

Visual Simulation

Attention and Reading Simulation

Following Directions Simulation

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Fantastic blog dedicated totally to Brain Breaks! Tons of ideas, videos, and explanations - all grade levels.
Energizing Brain Breaks by David Sladkey

Go Noodle! A site for Brain Breaks! Interactive videos, ZUMBA, songs, games, yoga...all designed to re-energize bodies and brains so they are ready to learn. K-6