About Attention Deficit Disorder

Information for teachers who support students with ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

In this section

About ADD/ADHD: Current literature recognises ADD/ADHD as indicative of a neurological and genetic disorder.
Setting Up for Success: The aim of these guidelines is to maximise learning opportunities for the student with ADD/ADHD.
Positive Programming - Teaching Appropriate Skills: Positive programming must be related to the needs of the individual student.
Managing difficult times: Positive programming must be related to the needs of the individual student.
Extending support networks: The strategies outlined in this resource provide an important base for teaching students with ADD/ADHD.
More information: Ministry of Education contacts, Parent support and information group information.