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How to tutor ADHD student

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What is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in children today. It can affect children’s ability to remain focused and control their behavior and it may cause hyperactivity in some children. Children with ADHD may have difficulty organizing tasks, following instructions and paying attention to details.

Different type of ADHD

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There are three main types of ADHD: mostly inattentive, mostly hyperactive/impulsive, or a combination of the two. With understanding of a child’s specific strengths and needs, parents can create instructions and guide the child toward future success.

How to support and tutor ADHD child

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There are many simple, everyday steps that parents, teachers and tutors can take to help children with ADHD. No matter what approaches you are going to take, consistence is the key.

  • Create a distraction-free environment where students can study.

  • Implement a plan based on student’s strengths and needs.

  • Tutors or parents need to execute the routines and maintain daily student schedule.

  • Allow breaks in between when student can’t stay focus.

  • Tutors, parents and teachers need to work as team with frequent communication about the student’s progress.

    • Please visit Matt Wu's official Blog for different topics on how to teach and pick the right tutor for your child.  Matt also serves as Area Director of Club Z In-Home Tutoring of Walnut Creek and Lamorinda

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