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Teaching Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Teaching Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are syndromes that present a challenge in the classroom but can be managed successfully. Understanding the disorder coupled with appropriate modifications in teaching method and teacher-student interactions allow the ADD/ADHD child to thrive in the classroom. ADD/ADHD is characterized by diminished attention span, impulsive behavior and sometimes hyperactivity. It is a chronic disorder that can begin at birth and continues through adulthood. For educational purposes, ADD/ADHD is diagnosed by testing criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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