Classroom and School Accommodations for ADD ADHD Children

ADHD students can benefit greatly from the right school accommodations. Here, learn about some specific academic accommodations and how they can benefit your child with attention deficit disorder or learning disabilities.


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ADHD children often benefit from special academic accommodations established by teachers and parents who spend thoughtful time pinpointing problematic ADHD symptoms, and then devising classroom accommodations that help solve those problems.

Following is a list of common challenges faced by ADHD students, and the accommodations that can help bring success at school.

Classroom Setup

If your child: Is easily distracted by classroom activity or by activity visible through door or windows

Try: Seating the student front and center, away from distractions


If your child: Acts out in class to gain negative attention

Try: Seating the student near a good role model


If your child: Is unaware of personal space; reaches across desks to talk to or touch other students

Try: Increasing distance between desks

Next: Assignments...

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