ADHD Club for Teens
In this weekly ongoing class, students with ADHD get a chance to talk about their successes and struggles from the past week, while having fun and developing friendships and social skills.
April Tierney, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(2,151)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Note: I have recently accepted a full-time position and now teach very few classes on Outschool. At this time, I am unable to accommodate class requests. Thank you! This club is especially for teens who have ADHD. Sometimes students with ADHD can feel as if no one understands them. This group will be a safe place for students to chat about the ups and downs of life with ADHD or whatever is on their minds. I will facilitate the discussion to keep it appropriate, interesting, and positive. If your teen likes to engage with other teens from around the world, this may be for them! We will begin each meeting with a "Hi/Low" share- students will share the best and worst part of their week with the group. I will guide the class to respond constructively to each other to build an atmosphere of encouragement and compassion. We then move on to something that will make them laugh or smile to get the endorphins flowing. Next, we do a bit of learning about a topic usually related to ADHD. Lastly, with remaining time, I will facilitate further interaction with games like Charades, Would You Rather?, 20 Questions, Pictionary, Scattergories, Trivia, Family Feud, or other games I think the students might enjoy. It is helpful, but not required, if the students have taken my "The Hidden Advantages of ADHD (for Teens)" class as a prerequisite.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
2151reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Morningside College
I have been teaching for more than 15 years, and I have a Master's degree in education. Coursework in understanding and teaching exceptional students, including students with ADHD, was required to complete this degree.
I have also had many students with ADHD in my classes. In my years of teaching, I became known for my approach and success with students who struggled with their ADHD. Whether it was my high-energy teaching style or just the soft spot I have for these students, they have seemed to excel in my class.
Recently I have become more interested in this topic. After some research, I gave a presentation on this subject matter to the staff in my home school assistance program. It was my goal to inform and also to encourage teachers to look at students with ADHD through the positive lens that they deserve to be seen in.
Shortly after this, I created and offered a two classes on Outschool called "ADHD Superpowers: The Hidden Advantages of ADHD" and "The Hidden Advantages of ADHD (for Teens) so that students could learn about all the good that can come of their ADHD. Many students have taken these classes since their creation and they continue to be my most popular classes. Their unanticipated success inspired opened my eyes to the need for these students to have a space where they can be their most authentic selves and connect with other like-minded students, and thus my ADHD clubs were born!Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 203 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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