W2_Teaching English to ADHD learners

WEBINAR SERIES

Teaching English to SEN learners

Webinar 2

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University

Skovoroda Hub

Регіональний центр змішаної освіти на базі ХНПУ імені Г.С.Сковороди

Speakers

Olena Chekhratova PhD in Education

Olena Chukhno PhD in Education

Teaching English to learners with ADHD

ADHD

1. Notion
2. Key features
3. Teaching tips
4. Online tools

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ADHD Notion

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ADHD

• A neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks.
• The symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults.
• ADHD is not a behavior disorder.
• ADHD is not a mental illness.
• ADHD is not a specific learning disability.
• ADHD is, instead, a developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system.

SEN symbols

neurodiversity (popular among autism rights advocates)

the ADHD butterfly

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ADHD Key features

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ADHD

Inattention

Impulsivity

Hyperactivity

ADHD teen experience

ADHD child experience

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ADHD Teaching tips

Teaching tips

FIRST methodology for ADHD learners

fun

individualism

rules

simplicity

time-management

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ADHD Online tools

Thanks!

• fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
• leaves seat in classroom or other situations where remaining in seat is expected
• runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate
• continually feels restless
• talks excessively
• is often ‘on the go’ or acts as if driven by a motor

• does not seem to listen when spoken to
• loses things necessary for a task or activity, e.g., pens or books
• forgetful in daily activities
• avoids/dislikes to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
• difficulty in organizing activities
• does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, jobs, or duties
• easily distracted from tasks and play activities
• fails to give close attention to detail
• makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, or other activities

• blurts out answers before questions have been completed
• interrupts or intrudes on others, e.g., butts into conversations
• has difficulty waiting for a turn