Know what the disorder is and what to do to help the little ones who live with the condition in their learning
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical condition full of taboos. Among them is the belief that children with ADHD cannot learn like others. On the contrary.
Check below for more information about what ADHD is and tips to help children with the disorder in their studies.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder of genetic origin, which has no cure and causes symptoms such as inattention, restlessness and impulsivity.
How to help children with ADHD with their studies: tips
Due to its typical characteristics, ADHD in children usually implies difficulty concentrating in the lives of the little ones – which directly impacts their learning journey.
It is important to stress, however, that ADHD is not a learning disorder and that these people are not unable to learn or study. There are some obstacles arising from the disorder that require techniques and adaptations in everyday life to make learning effective.
1. Routine
Everyone needs to keep their tasks organized, in addition to having a plan about their everyday activities.
In the case of children with ADHD, cultivating this regimented routine becomes even more important. This is because trying to maintain focus and concentration alone is quite exhausting, and this stress is even more potentiated in a chaotic everyday life.
2. Flashcards
During their study routine, it is valid for the child to create the habit of making records about what they are learning. Your notes can be taken in a notebook, a document created on the computer... In short, in a place where your ideas are always fixed and ready to be consulted.
Another very useful tool to help keep your ideas fixed somewhere is the so-called flashcard. It can be created with the help of post-it notes or other techniques aimed at highlighting important thoughts that unfold throughout the studies (markers, boxes in the body of the text of the file, among other techniques).
3.Video and voice
In addition to writing, there are those who communicate and memorize better through audiovisual content. Therefore, a valid strategy is to try to bring more educational resources in videos or audio. Another option is to record your own voice to memorize what was learned that day instead of writing a record.
4. Peaceful environment
As much as possible, it is important to offer the child with ADHD a peaceful environment so that he can concentrate and focus on his studies without any kind of distraction. A reserved room or office, clean, quiet and without much movement would be ideal for her to develop her learning at home, for example.
5. Sleep well
Keeping up with sleep hygiene is important for everyone. It is essential for children with ADHD to get eight hours of sleep at night and, if necessary, short naps during the day.
Hyperactivity is very physically taxing, and as a child becomes tired, the more unfocused they can become.
6. Playful activities
Some educational activities are a great way to awaken the playful side of the child and work on their memorization, reduce impulsiveness and inattention, in addition to stimulating logical thinking. Explore games like puzzles, memory games, coloring books or other toys that sharpen the child's concentration.
