How A Teacher Can Help a Student With Attention Deficit Disorder Achieve Success in School: There are many different techniques that a teacher can use to help provide a better working environment for a student with A.D.D. These techniques not only work, but they also help to identify times when the student is able to work appropriately. One such strategy is a monitoring/reinforcement system. The first step in creating such a system is to identify the student’s target behaviours, i.e. working quietly, paying attention, staying on task, completing work… After the target behaviours have been identified, form some type of behavioural chart which tracks the students target behaviours and helps to keep him or her focussed. Positive reinforcements for good behaviour can be stickers and points that are to be displayed on the chart. Other rewards can include a smile, praise, pat on the back, etc…It is important to work closely with parents and to share your observations with them. The following is an example of a monitoring system: Name:______________________ Target Behaviours: I work quietly I always pay attention I use my time effectively Date:__________________ Morning: I work quietly ____ ____ I always pay attention ____ ____ I use my time effectively ____ ____ Afternoon: I work quietly ____ ____ I always pay attention ____ ____ I use my time effectively ____ ____ Teacher’s Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Parent’s Comments: _________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ For more information and helpful tips on A.D.D., please check out Teaching the Tiger in our Family Support Network store. Back to Reports & Articles Back to Family Support Network Susan Lieberman is in private practice in North York as a family therapist and public speaker. For more information, Call: (416) 512-6356. or Email: susanl@familysupport.net