Purpose

This page has been created for a 4th grade student who has ADHD and a learning disability in a general education classroom. This page is meant to help him with writing assignments within the classroom and at home. This student has difficulty paying attention and shifting attention. He is very impulsive and can shift from being inattentive to very hyperactive. He has a difficult time focusing on smaller parts of a bigger project as well as focusing his attention to complete tasks. He also needs help with organization when working on a project. This student often fidgets, is easily distracted by his environment, and has trouble sitting still for extended periods of time. He has great oral expression and is very creative. Given the choice he would choose oral presentation over written. He enjoys hands-on projects that keep him engaged rather than sitting and reading. The student does well with auditory reinforcement paired with written directions within assignments.