It might be helpful to learn that there are some, NON-INVASIVE strategies that you can use to help with the challenges of ADD or ADHD. Here are just a few:

Politely request or allow for:

---Being seated in close proximity to a teacher or other presenter.

---Using graph paper while doing any math or bookkeeping work to help promote placeholder accuracy.

---Having a course or any book content available via audiotape or CD.

---Underlining or highlighting important key words in a set of directions BEFORE beginning an assignment or task.

---Folding a worksheet or list of instructions into sections so that only a small amount of text or information is visible at one time.

---Having access to a copy of a peer or co-worker's notes, especially after a lecture or other oral presentation.

---Using special reading and learning tools, especially tools that can be customized for the individual reader or learner.

For MORE strategies, please visit readingfocuscard.com. You are also welcome to send an e-mail to: joan@brennaninnovators.com

Joan, middle school teacher and mother of 4 sons

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