ADHD Differences

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Objective

I can tell someone one way to be a good friend to someone who has ADHD and understand why they act that way.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is one thing someone with ADHD might find difficult to do, like paying attention?

2

Why might someone with ADHD have trouble paying attention or sitting still in class?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Your friend with ADHD is having trouble sitting still during read-aloud or a mini lesson. What is one thing you could do to help them, and why might it be hard for them to sit still? Your friend with ADHD interrupts you when you are talking. What is one thing you could do to be a good friend, and why might they interrupt? Your friend with ADHD has a lot of energy and is running around during a game. What is one thing you could do to play with them in a way that is fun for both of you, and why might they have so much energy?

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