Tools and Tips For Tweens and Teens with ADHD! (11-15)
In this two day class students with ADHD learn strategies for managing moments of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity while learning or completing a variety tasks.
Ebony Mason, M.A./Ed.S
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(216)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have the opportunity to practice the strategies they learn.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
This interactive, two week discussion based class is not only informative....but fun. Students learn about how inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity may interfere with productivity at home, while learning, and while doing a variety of tasks. The focus of the class will be on putting the different tools that students learn about to work. We will practice deep breathing, strategies to sustain attention, and techniques to deal with impulsivity. We will incorporate practicing chunking, utilizing movement breaks, and using fidgets to focus, into our class. Lots of examples will be given and there will be active practice using the strategies suggested. This class is broken up into two sessions so that information is chunked and not overwhelming. In the first class, concepts will be introduced related to inattention and strategies will be practiced. The class will conclude with an interactive activity. On the second week, concepts and strategies will be reviewed from the first week and then strategies for managing hyperactivity and impulsivity will be discussed. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary. As a disclaimer, this class is not a substitution for mental health treatment, counseling, or therapy. This class has an information and educational focus.
Learning Goals
Class 1:
-What is inattention?
- What situations may we have difficulty sustaining attention
- What strategies can help with inattention?
-putting strategies into place
-Activity: How to stay focused: Developing my toolkit
Class 2:
-Review of strategies for inattention
-What is hyperactivity?
-What is impulsivity?
-What strategies can help with hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Discussion/questions
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will not be therapeutic in nature. The purpose of this class is to be an informative where students can learn new information and general strategies.
Supply List
Some supplies may be required and will be sent out prior to the first class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
216reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have many years of experience working with students in various settings. I have a graduate degree in School Psychology. Currently, I work as a School Psychologist serving students in grades K through 12. I have attended various training on working with students that have ADHD and am familiar with executive functioning coaching. My training and experience allows me to teach others about coping strategies, aspects of mindfulness, gratitude, and self care. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly or $18 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Completed by 220 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-12 learners per class
