ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder to effect different parts of life of a child.
2. It is generally diagnosed at the age of 7.
3. There are 14 common signs of ADHD in children: self-focused behavior, interrupting, trouble waiting their turn, emotional turmoil, fidgetiness, problems playing quietly, unfinished tasks, lack of focus, avoidance of tasks needing extended mental effort, mistakes, daydreaming, trouble getting organized, forgetfulness, Symptoms in multiple settings.
4. Some of the points can normally be shown by any child.
5. But if a child shows several points at the same time, parents should better talk to a child’s doctor for an exam.
6. There are 3 types of ADHD in children: hyperactive/impulsive type, inattentive type, combined type.
7. ADHD is treatable.
BEANSPROUTS NUTSERY SCHOOL
1. The school was founded by Sue Weinstein in 1980 and serves children between the ages of 1.9 to 9.
2. It offers a comprehensive program which promotes physical, emotional, social and cognitive development through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
3. The school offers programs for children between the ages of 1.9 - 5 years old.
4. The preschool program runs from September through mid-June.
5. The main priority is to build a warm, supportive classroom community in which each child is a valued member.
6. The basic principles of the school are as follows: the school belongs to children, it addresses all aspects of a child's development, the personnel believes young children learn best through hands-on experience and engagement in content.
7. The curriculum includes Visual Art, Cognitive Development, Creative Movement, Language Development, Music, Outdoor Spaces for Physical Development, Science, Social Development, Spanish.
15 BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
1. There are 8 characteristics of Autism: language trouble, sensory difficulty, a need for particular routine, non-recognition or misunderstanding of another person’s opinion and feelings, difficulty working on or participating in activities with no clear ending, difficulty switching from one activity to another, difficulty organizing themselves in productive play, problem behaviors.
2. There are 15 behavior strategies to help kids with autism.
3. The first is to let the child know what will happen next which is connected with the second (to set expectations, be consistent, and follow through) and the third strategies (to acknowledge your child or students for complying with your requests).
4. The fourth strategy deals with the necessity to tell the child about the expectations so that to allow him to earn privileges for complying with your expectations.
5. The fifth strategy includes giving chances that leads to the sixth (to show the child the activity or toy to use next) and the seventh (to use a schedule) strategies.
6. The rest of the strategies are as follows: the use of a transitional object, distraction and redirection of problematic behavior, bringing a child to a quieter place to destress, formation of clear, short, and concrete directions, taking advantage of teachable moments, information about the end of the task, a hands-on/visual activity, calmness.
7. The result of the strategies can be distant.