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"I Can't Sit Still!": A Lesson on Understanding and Managing ADHD
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In this course, we will learn what attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is and ways to manage ADHD symptoms. There will be four lessons, one lesson posted weekly. I'll be teaching the course with short videos done by me, followed by a slide that sums up the content just taught. I will be giving strategies to help manage ADHD symptoms. We are going to discuss how ADHD can affect relationships and emotions. We will also be looking at famous people who had ADHD and will be finding the...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is ADHD?We will discuss what ADHD is.Week 2Lesson 2Positive qualities of ADHDWe will learn positive qualities of ADHD and famous people who have ADHDWeek 3Lesson 3ADHD and academicsWe will be talking about how ADHD can affect academic performance.Week 4Lesson 4Relationships and strategiesWe will learn how ADHD can affect relationships and strategies to cope with ADHD.
Students will take control of their ADHD by understanding what ADHD is, how it can affect all areas of life, and how to manage the symptoms.
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to teach this class to you! I have a degree in Psychology with a concentration in human development and worked in the school system with children ages 3-18 for 9 years. I taught group and individual therapy sessions on a daily basis, and worked with many students who had ADHD, teaching ways to manage and cope within the public school system.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There are some quizzes, open ended questions, and more on Nearpod. I have access to learner responses via Nearpod and will be assessing for understanding.Grades Offered
There will be optional activities to complete.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Learning about having ADHD may be difficult for some students.
Hello and welcome to my profile! I love reading, gardening, teaching, cooking, and learning new things. I absolutely LOVE teaching on Outschool! I have been teaching on Outschool since 2018 and have really enjoyed all of the amazing families I...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $50 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 145 learners
Ages: 12-17