ADHD Concerns
How do I support a student who does not concentrate?
Understanding Attention
Let's look at the behavior
What does it look like?
Check below for list of behaviors to see if they match your experience.
If the student behaviors are accurate, click yes at the bottom of the page.
If not, try another description.
Action Steps
- Structure your environment to support the student. The ADHD brain has two modes dealing with time: Now and NOT now.
- Attempt Tier 1 Intervention for a minimum of 4 weeks before trying another technique. Be consistent for 6 months before moving to Tier 2 interventions.
- Tier 1 did not work after 6 months of fidelity. Move onto Tier 2 interventions.
Structured Environment
1. Visual Schedules
2. Visual Timers
3. Spaces to work with expectations
Find ideas in our Structured Learning Environment Newsletter
Action Step (part 2)
I have tried Tier 2 for 6 months, I am out of options.
Email your teacher about free online counseling services provided by our school.