1. Cognitive
1.1. The cognitive effects of ADD/ADHD on a student are difficulty focusing on one thing, short attention span, memory issues, and impulsive behavior.
1.1.1. Cognitive effects of ADD/ADHD in the classroom might look like the student is not behaving, breaking classroom rules, doesn't care to learn and is distacting other students.
1.1.1.1. Seating accommodations such as seating the student near the front or away from distractions. and providing a quiet space for independent work with the option of noise canceling headphones address cognitive effects of ADD/ADD by helping students concentrate better, reducing background noise that can interfere with working memory, help with task completion and increase confidence and independence in completing assignments.
2. Emotional
2.1. The emotional effects of ADD/ADHD on a student are the feeling of being overwhelmed, frustration, low self-esteem feelings of inadequacy.
2.1.1. The emotional effects of ADD/ADHD in the classroom might look like the student is struggling academically despite putting in effort, avoids participating in class or trying new things, "acting out" prior to tests or work that is hard for them.
2.1.1.1. Emotional regulation support accommodations such as providing a safe space for emotional breaks, short movement breaks to release frustration and reset focus, guided relaxation exercises, journaling or drawing to express emotions can address emtional effects by helping students to manage emotions on their own, build confidence, reduce anxiety and be more likey to succeed.
3. Social
3.1. The social effects of ADD/ADHD on students can have difficulty recognizing social cues, following conversations, waiting their turn, showing empathy.
3.1.1. The social effects of ADD/ADHD in the classroom might look like short-lived friendships, social exclusion, interrupting or blurting out without realizing it, talking too much or too little difficulty sharing, compromising, or following group rules.
3.1.1.1. Accommodations like structured group work and partner activities where clear roles have been assigned in group projects to addresses the cognitive effects of ASD by …). help with focus and participation. Pair students with patient, understanding peers for social interactions. Provide checklists to help students stay on topic during conversations.
4. Lingustic
4.1. The ligustic effects of ADD/ADHD on students can be difficulty with expressive language, social language, phonological processing and reading challenges.
4.1.1. The ligustic effects of ADD/ADHD in the classroom might look like trouble organizing thoughts before speaking or writing, blurting out thoughts without structuring them, trouble focusing on verbal instructions in noisy environments and difficulty processing and retaining information.
4.1.1.1. Accommodations like breaking down information and instructions into small steps address the of ADD/ADHD by help with focus, participation