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September 30, 2024
Learnigo Product Feature: ADHD Program
Learnigo's ADHD Program
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common diagnosis seen within school and academic-based settings. ADHD is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that may disrupt everyday functioning or development.
A child with inattention may struggle with staying on task, focusing, organization, and planning. A hyperactive child may be in constant motion and appear restless. A child with impulsivity may struggle with seeing cause-and-effect and consequences demonstrated by decreased self-control and awareness (NIMH, 2023). Special education services and accommodations play a crucial role in ADHD treatment (CDC, 2024).
Whether addressing ADHD in an individual or group setting, the primary goal of therapy-based interventions for children with ADHD is to improve the quality of their social, emotional, and cognitive functioning–both at home, in school, and in other environments.
The Learnigo EDU ADHD program is a set of online lesson plans, guidelines, interactive exercises, and worksheets designed to support students in two age groups (6+ and 11+) exhibiting symptoms or diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
This dynamic program can be utilized by: special education teachers, psychologists
ABA therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and parents/caregivers. These interactive exercises are conveniently grouped so that the teacher or therapist can easily select any target and begin at any part of the program.
The activities and worksheets can be used on their own, as progress monitoring, or to enhance planned sessions
The Learnigo ADHD program includes:
- Nearly 700 digital activities and printable worksheets especially created for two distinct age groups to differentiate skills (ages 6-10 and 11+)
- Systematically organized targets for various executive functioning skills, such as planning, organizing, and problem-solving
- Materials for flexible service delivery models, from small groups, individual sessions, centers, warm ups, progress monitoring, etc.
- 15+ group lesson plan ideas and supplemental materials for ready-to-go lesson plans
- Real world scenarios and opportunities to practice evidence-based techniques in a fun, dynamic way
- Engaging animation rewards at the end of each activity to motivate the child to complete the target
- Visual and verbal cues for scaffolded support
- Progress monitoring at the end of each unit
Facilitate Group Sessions with Learnigo’s ADHD Program:
In addition to targeting executive functioning skills for individual learning, Learnigo’s ADHD program provides interactive resources for group lesson plans for younger (6+) and older (11+) children. This comprehensive guide facilitates group sessions for students with ADHD, or ADHD-like challenges.
Group topics for younger students focus areas such as:
- Feelings and Emotions
- Relaxation
- Decision making
- Planning
- Mindfulness
Group topics for older children discuss higher-level self-regulation skills such as:
- Organizational topics
- Self-esteem
- Collaboration
- Planning
- Active Listening
All group activities come with detailed instructions for easy implementation and supplemental printables to assist with learning.
These activities promote building individual cognitive skills while fostering peer relationships through socialization and communication.
Adaptable Exercises for Flexible Service Delivery:
Learnigo’s ADHD program is flexible and includes easily adaptable activities and features to meet the child’s needs. Here are some of the following features:
- Written and auditory instructions
- High-contrast, user-friendly buttons
- Accessible on any device (interactive white boards, tablets, laptops, etc.) with internet access
- “Hide distractors” option to lock the activity screen and minimize distractions
- “Lock” feature to ensure the child completes the tasks before navigating away from a screen
- 1:1 and group activities
Having visual and attention adaptations will help teachers and therapists tailor their activities to meet each child’s needs while keeping students engaged.
Below are some examples of activities from the Learnigo ADHD (EDU) program:
Learnigo’s interactive ADHD program provides focus-driven exercises, colorful illustrations, and age-appropriate challenges within the context of captivating activities, including:
- Problem-solving,
- Executive functioning
- Impulse control
- Organizing and planning
- Working memory
The activities are suitable for both one-on-one and group environments, providing varied and stimulating learning experiences that meet the needs of school-aged kids in an easy-to-access and convenient way.
We invite you to try our free trial! You’ll get access to the full ADHD program in addition to our other programs.
Access the free ADHD lesson plan here!
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References
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2023, September). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved August 14, 2024, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
Center of Disease Control (CDC). (2024, May). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). School Changes– Helping Children with ADHD. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention. Retrieved August 14, 2024, from https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/school-changes-helping-children.html
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