What different ways do people study with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention D!

What different ways do people study with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

What different ways do people study for test while suffering from ADD and ADHD

Because ADD and ADHD are attention deficits and hyperactivity conditions, there's a definite need to break down the person's study time into smaller slots with regular breaks in between, since keeping the person seated and forcing him/ her to study will not do the trick at all.

For younger children, have 15-20 mins of concrete study times followed by 10 min breaks in between when the child is allowed to run around or play/ simple engage in his/ her own preferred activities.

For older youths, the study time can go up to around 30 mins, or for as long as the child's attentional threshold is.

Have a structured study method, where information could be represented on different coloured cards according to genre, or in the form of mind-maps to help with remembering them. Encourage regular revision rather than wait till the final week before exams to begin revising for the entire semester's materials. Children with learning difficulties commonly require creative ways to learn...i.e. a multisensory approach, where the person could hear, see, speak, touch.

It's important in both cases to set firm ground rules with the child, so that he/ she understands that study times are for productive studying, and play times are when he/ she could do whatever it is they wish to do.

Give lots of praises for effort in attention and trying their best in studying, instead of focusing too much on the results they receive to help boost their confidence levels, and help reinforce desired behaviour. This is important, as many who suffer from these conditions often also have learning difficulties, and are often perceived as lazy, stupid, or are prejudiced against in schools, workplaces, even at home.