Here are some things that have helped ADHD students:

• Walk to a different area — different room or even different corner of room to teach a new concept.
• Give test in same area as they learned about that subject, or where they studied, or HOW they studied (same music, etc.) so memory of place helps their recall
• Instrumental music in background
• Break up presentation of material (multiple modes): PP, talking, etc.
• structure
• manipulatives
• breaks
• color
• being able to doodle
• Lesson idea: What do you want to be? I want to be an astronaut. Then plan out every step to make that happen.
• being talked at is hard. Teacher with movement and enthusiasm is good, and with visual support.
• need to be able to “reset my attention” with short break or something.
• extended time: give people extra time they need to process/take test, etc. Giving a test one page at a time helps them. Even if they don’t use that time, it removes anxiety.
• Words don’t hold attention. Anything engaging. Mnemonic devices are good. Music.
• Small groups is nice complement to spirited presentations.
• Engagement. Enthusiasm. Breaks. Understanding. “The gift of time” so Ss can show what they know. Break things into teachable chunks and don’t assume that Ss understand; they might need you to go back and teach the mini-skills you might assume they don’t need. Student-centered. Don’t ask if they need help, because it makes them feel defiant and stupid.

Helicopter parents.