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Tips for Students with ADHD

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects many students, impacting their ability to focus, stay organized, and manage time effectively. However, it’s crucial to recognize that these attention deficits may not exist in isolation. Sometimes, students with ADHD may also face additional learning challenges. Many students with ADHD are diagnosed without a thorough examination of their underlying learning profiles, which could be contributing to their attention challenges. 

 

At Lindamood-Bell, we believe in addressing the root causes of learning difficulties through customized interventions that consider the whole child, not just the symptoms. Our approach is grounded in the understanding that effective support for students with ADHD begins with a comprehensive assessment and personalized instruction plan designed to strengthen student’s learning abilities.

 

Understanding ADHD in Students

Tips for students with ADHD

Students with ADHD may have a diminished ability to concentrate, manage impulses, and stay organized, all of which are critical skills for academic success. These challenges can manifest in various ways, including:

 

  1. Difficulty staying focused on tasks: Students with ADHD may find it hard to pay attention to lessons, complete assignments, or follow through on tasks.
  2. Impulsivity: Students with ADHD might act without thinking, which can lead to difficulties in social interactions and classroom behavior.
  3. Disorganization: Students with ADHD can face significant hurdles in managing time, keeping track of materials, and following schedules. 

 

These challenges can have a profound impact on the academic performance of students with ADHD, often leading to frustration, low self-esteem, and disengagement from learning. 

 

Tips for Students with ADHD

Tips for students with ADHD, start with an evaluation.

 

1. Evaluate Student Learning

Often, students with ADHD face additional learning difficulties that can exacerbate their attention challenges. At Lindamood-Bell, our transformative approach begins with a thorough Learning Ability Evaluation. This evaluation uncovers any underlying learning issues, providing a clear understanding of your child’s needs and how best to address them. We then create a personalized instruction plan tailored to each student’s unique learning profile, targeting the root causes of their learning difficulties. Discover how Lindamood-Bell can make a lifelong difference in your child’s education—schedule a Learning Ability Evaluation today. Learn more and book your evaluation.

 

2. Creating a Supportive Learning Environment

To help students with ADHD thrive, it’s essential to create a learning environment that supports their needs. Here are some strategies:

  • Establish Consistent Routines and Schedules: Consistency helps students with ADHD know what to expect, reduces anxiety, and improves focus.
  • Set Clear Expectations for Behavior and Performance: Clear guidelines provide students with a framework for success, helping them understand what is expected of them.
  • Implement Strategies to Minimize Distractions: Reducing environmental distractions, such as noise or clutter, can help students with ADHD maintain concentration during lessons.

 

3. Effective Study Techniques for Students with ADHD

Students with ADHD benefit from study techniques that help them organize their thoughts, manage their time, and stay engaged with the material.

  • Organizational Strategies for Better Time Management: Tools like planners, to-do lists, and timers can help students with ADHD break down tasks and manage their time effectively.
  • Techniques to Improve Concentration During Studying: Short, focused study sessions with regular breaks can help maintain attention. Active learning techniques, such as discussing concepts or teaching them to others, can also be effective for students with ADHD.
  • Using Visual Aids: Visual aids such as charts and diagrams can make learning more engaging and help students retain information.

 

4. Building Motivation and Self-Confidence

Supporting students with ADHD goes beyond academics. It’s important to foster their self-esteem and encourage a positive attitude toward learning.

  • Identifying and Leveraging Individual Strengths: Every student has unique strengths. Identifying these can help boost their confidence and motivation.
  • Encouraging Self-Advocacy and Self-Monitoring: Teaching students with ADHD how to recognize and communicate their needs effectively is a crucial skill for lifelong success.
  • Recognizing and Celebrating Achievements: Regular recognition of accomplishments, no matter how small, helps build a positive self-image.

 

5. Collaborating with Teachers and other Professionals

A strong support system is vital for the success of students with ADHD. Collaboration between educators, parents, and professionals ensures that the student receives consistent support across all environments.

  • Effective Communication Strategies with Educators: Regular communication between parents and teachers ensures that strategies are aligned and the student’s needs are met.
  • Promoting a Collaborative Relationship between Home and School: Parents and teachers working together can create a more supportive and understanding environment for a student with ADHD.
  • Get Help from Experienced Professionals: Engaging with professionals who specialize in helping students with ADHD and learning challenges can provide additional support and guidance.

 

Find Support to Improve Learning for Students with ADHD

Instruction to support students with ADHD

At Lindamood-Bell, we understand the unique challenges that students with ADHD face in their learning journey. Our instruction is designed to improve foundational learning skills for students with ADHD. We use evidence-based programs, such as  Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing, to target the underlying cognitive skills necessary for reading, comprehension, and math, helping students with ADHD improve academically and gain confidence. Our personalized and flexible learning environment meets the unique needs of each student, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.

With proven methods and techniques, Lindamood-Bell has been supporting students with ADHD for years. Our programs have a track record of success, helping students overcome learning difficulties and achieve their full potential.

Students with a Prior ADHD Diagnosis Who Received Decoding and Comprehension (Combined) Instruction

ADHD student results for reading and comprehension

Students with a prior ADHD diagnosis, who had both decoding and language comprehension difficulties, received both Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction. These students achieved significant improvements in decoding and comprehension. They made large (statistically significant) standard score changes on eight of nine measures.

Years: Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2023
Number of Students: 2,136
Average Age: 11.9
Average Hours of Instruction:  155.4
Lindamood-Bell Instruction Implemented: Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing

 

Find additional Learning Center data, including growth made by students with Specific Learning Disabilities and Autism, here.  The Child Mind Institute is an excellent resource for information to help children who have learning and attention challenges, including students with ADHD. Visit their website at https://childmind.org/topics/adhd-attention-problems/.

 

Success for Students with ADHD at Lindamood-Bell

 

One of Lindamood-Bell’s key advantages is our ability to provide personalized and flexible learning environments. We understand that every student is unique, and we tailor our instruction to meet their specific needs. Our one-on-one instruction allows us to address the individual challenges faced by students with ADHD.

Don’t just take our word for it—hear success stories from Lindamood-Bell students with ADHD. These stories showcase the progress and achievements that can be made with the right support and instruction.

 

For more information on how Lindamood-Bell can support your student with ADHD, contact us today. Together, we can build a brighter future for your child. Call us at 800-233-1819 or request information

Lindamood-Bell Academy: Enroll Now for Special Savings

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Lindamood-Bell Academy’s highly personalized approach is designed to meet the unique learning needs of each student. We develop the imagery-language foundation to help each student read, comprehend, and do math to their potential. 

Academy is an accredited California K-12 private school combining renowned, evidence-based instruction with a standards-aligned curriculum for maximum learning success. But it is our individualized, dynamic, and positive instruction that truly makes the difference for your child. Focusing on each student’s sensory-processing ability leads to successful learning and critical thinking. 

Shari, mother of an Academy student, said this about her son: “Lindamood-Bell Academy has given my child a future, and that is a gift. What they are doing here is giving Oliver the future he would not have otherwise. It makes me feel good as a parent because I know I’m doing the best that I can for him and that he is getting what he needs.”

Explore other stories about real students of the Academy here. There’s simply no other school like us or with our success rates!  

Enroll now for next school year and receive 25% off a month of tuition! 

*Academy enrollment must be completed by August 16, 2024. Must enroll for the entire school year. The discount will be applied to the final month of tuition in May 2025.

Call 800-300-1818 to learn more or get in touch to enroll.

Get to Know Our Unique Academy—Virtual Tour

Academy

 

At Lindamood-Bell Academy, we develop sensory-cognitive processing as a foundation to help students read, comprehend, and do math to their potential. Why is this important? Because students need high-functioning sensory-cognitive processing to learn how to think and reason. They then apply their new abilities to not just school content, but life.

 

Our highly successful, unique approach to school is personalized to meet the learning needs of each student. Expect engaged, dynamic staff using evidence-based instruction and a standards-aligned curriculum to achieve results in just weeks!

 

See for yourself how Academy guides students to success in this virtual tour:

 

Call 800-300-1818 with any questions! 

At Lindamood-Bell, We Offer Learning Services that are as Unique as Your Child!

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Lindamood-Bell is your partner in education. In addition to our one-to-one instruction, we offer learning support that is tailored to your child’s unique needs.

 

Group Instruction at Lindamood-Bell:

Our group instruction model is designed to cater to students’ diverse learning needs by providing tailored educational experiences in a collaborative setting. We use our founders’ evidence-based programs to address the underlying sensory-cognitive functions necessary for reading and comprehension. By working in small groups, students benefit from peer interaction and collaborative learning while receiving individualized support to reach their full potential.

To learn more about group instruction for your child, call your local learning center at 800-233-1819.

 

Application of Sensory-Cognitive Skills:

Well-developed sensory-cognitive processing is the foundation of learning. Our instruction develops phonological awareness, symbol imagery, and concept imagery. These skills are integrated into classroom content to improve students’ reading, comprehension, and critical thinking abilities. For example, phonological awareness activities help students decode words more efficiently, while symbol imagery strengthens their ability to visualize and recall information. Concept imagery aids in understanding and retaining complex concepts, ensuring that students can apply their knowledge across various subjects.

To learn more about application to classroom content instruction for your child, call your local learning center at 800-233-1819.

 

Lindamood-Bell Academy:

Lindamood-Bell Academy is our private school dedicated to providing personalized education to students with diverse learning profiles. Our Academy combines Lindamood-Bell’s renowned instructional programs with a comprehensive curriculum to offer a well-rounded educational experience. We create individualized learning plans for each student, ensuring that their unique needs and strengths are addressed. Our goal is to help students achieve academic success and develop the confidence and skills necessary for lifelong learning.

To learn more about Lindamood-Bell Academy for your child, call your local learning center at 800-233-1819.

 

Join Us for a Special Live Forum on July 24th

From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights on Comprehension Instruction at Lindamood-Bell

Abbie’s Mom, Beth, will discuss her teenage daughter’s experience with  Lindamood-Bell instruction and how her improved skills enabled her to thrive despite extreme challenges.

Wednesday, July 24

10 AM PDT • 1 PM EDT • 6 PM BST

Register Now

 

 

School Designed for Your Child!

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No matter what you’re looking for, Lindamood-Bell Academy is ready to customize a program that works best for your child. We offer premium evidence-based instruction aligned to your child’s specific needs. 

 

Our one-of-a-kind school provides a dynamic, positive environment with dedicated, engaging teachers for the maximum success your child deserves.

 

Want to know more? Watch the story of a young student with dyslexia:

 

 

As her mother explains, “Academy, I felt, really saved us and gave her this incredibly positive experience for the rest of third grade.”

 

See other stories about real students of the Academy here. Explore our research and learning results for evidence of the success of the Lindamood-Bell programs and approach. 

 

Enroll now for next school year and receive 25% off a month of tuition!*

Plus, if your child needs a learning boost and is enrolled in Lindamood-Bell Academy, you’ll receive $500 off when they come for at least 120 hours of summer instruction, which must be completed by August 16, 2024.

 

*To qualify, 120 hours of instruction and Academy enrollment must be completed by August 16, 2024. Must enroll for the entire school year. The 25% discount will be applied to the final month of tuition in May 2025.

 

Call 800-300-1818 to learn more or get in touch to enroll.

 

Leverage American Rescue Plan for Literacy Growth with Lindamood-Bell PD

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Relief funding from Congress includes over $100 billion in support of K-12 schools. 

Take advantage of these funds to get students back on track and boost literacy achievement with Lindamood-Bell Professional Development.

 

Lindamood-Bell Professional Development builds teacher expertise in literacy instruction 

  • Evidence-based programs supported by the cognitive science of reading
  • In-person and online workshops and job-embedded professional development
  • Interventions for MTSS, K-12, including dyslexia

 

Lindamood-Bell Tutoring Corps offers high-impact tutoring to accelerate learning

  • Training for your teachers, paraprofessionals, tutors
  • Or instruction provided by the Lindamood-Bell Tutoring Corps
  • In-person or online tutoring (where available)

 

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funding Opens Up Exciting Opportunities to Increase Achievement for All Students

Guidance from the Education Department on the use of relief funds includes strategies to address lost instructional time, particularly for students already underserved when the pandemic hit.

Relief funds are intended to provide services that will accelerate learning through instructional approaches, tutoring, and expanded learning time. Lindamood-Bell’s instructional approach and services align with ESSER strategies to increase achievement.

 

Lindamood-Bell partners with schools to provide evidence-based interventions for students. We deliver levels of professional learning for educators to help increase student achievement. We have extensive experience in working with diverse school districts and student populations. Our partnerships include pilot programs to large-scale school and district-wide implementation.

 

To learn more or to set up a free online overview of our programs and PD options

Contact us

or call 800.233.1819 for more information.

 

Lindamood-Bell is a qualified member of proventutoring.org.

 

Personalized Learning Makes a Huge Difference

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Have you considered how personalized learning could make a huge difference for your child this school year? Many families come for instruction in the fall and take advantage of savings available during the school year.

Learn more, save more

Enjoy up to 15% off instruction when you secure your child’s schedule. The discount rate varies from 5%-15% off, depending on the amount of total sessions scheduled. The more you schedule, the more you save!

Save on any type of Lindamood-Bell instruction

Student instruction can focus on reading, math, and/or comprehension, wherever your child needs help. Savings apply to our renowned sensory-cognitive instruction, after-school homework help, and more.

Save everywhere

Savings apply for in-person and Online Instruction during the school year only. Choose what works for you!

New to Lindamood-Bell?

If school is hard for your child, you need to know why. Identifying strengths and weaknesses is the first step toward helping a child. A learning evaluation will uncover the underlying challenges affecting school performance. In a thorough results consultation, we will discuss an individualized learning plan to make school easier and more successful for your child.

Watch how one mom experiences receiving help at Lindamood-Bell. She describes the effects of instruction on her son’s learning ability and self-esteem, as well as the positive impact on the entire family.

To find out more about the Learn More, Save More offer and to get started, call us!

Double Bay (02) 9328 7119  ~ Chatswood (02) 9410 1006

Lindamood-Bell is an Approved Professional Development Provider in Massachusetts

For Schools, Professional Development

 

As an approved Professional Development Provider in Massachusetts, we have trained thousands of educators across the state, including in Boston Public Schools, Chicopee Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative.  We provide teacher workshops to address phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  Our interventions are systematic and explicit and are effective for students with diverse learning needs, including students in special education and those diagnosed with dyslexia and autism.   See our results with schools here. 

 

Lindamood-Bell® Professional Development 

We are proud to support teachers as they implement explicit and systematic instruction in evidence-based practices.  Evidence-based programs are key to our solutions for schools.

Lindamood-Bell professional development services are 100% available online, including teacher workshops, help with online teaching, job-embedded coaching, and comprehensive school partnerships. We help schools build expertise in aligning assessments with instruction for students in all tiers of instruction. Our programs address the skills needed for students to access curriculum:

 

Reading and Spelling Programs

Seeing Stars

Symbol Imagery for Phonological and Orthographic Processing in Reading and Spelling

Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS)

Phonemic Awareness for Reading, Spelling, and Speech

 

Comprehension Programs

Visualizing and Verbalizing (VV)

Concept Imagery for Language Comprehension, Thinking, and Memory

Talkies

Foundational Development in Concept Imagery, Oral Language Comprehension, and Expression

 

Schools partner with us for our expertise in aligning assessments with instruction for students in all tiers of instruction. Our programs address the skills needed for students to access any core curriculum. While district needs vary, we help apply best practices to diverse challenges. Explore our schedule of online professional development workshops. Contact us with questions and to discuss how your school can get started, including quotes for in-service events 800-233-1819.

 

Lindamood-Bell® Professional Development is in programs endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education.

Lindamood-Bell selected by the Louisiana Department of Education as a Provider of Professional Development in Special Education

For Schools, Professional Development

 

Lindamood-Bell is proud to have been selected by the Louisiana Department of Education as a Provider of Professional Development in Special Education. The Louisiana Department of Education Partnerships for Success Guide leads educators to professional development that will help develop their capacity to meet the needs of students. We teach educators evidence-based interventions that change learning. Schools can improve literacy and reduce the need for Special Education services among students.

Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has worked with schools, educators, and students to implement programs and organizational processes that develop or remediate literacy skills. We help educators provide evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction as a basis for developing phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. 

Our partnerships with schools have succeeded in closing the achievement gap by providing explicit, cumulative, and systematic instruction in this methodology. We have substantial evidence of effectiveness with turning around low-performing schools and increasing reading proficiency with struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and in special education. 

 

Case Study | Fort Smith Public Schools

Fort Smith Public Schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, Fort Smith Public Schools implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of dyslexic students and provide a solid foundation for all early learners. The partnership has been cost-effective for schools and life-changing for students. Read about their successful Summer Reading Program and download the results here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These changes were reflected across subpopulations of Economically Disadvantaged, Special Education, and English Language Learners. The results of this study illustrate that implementing Lindamood-Bell instruction in the Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs in whole classroom settings leads to improved reading, which is essential to achieving success with school curricula.

Read about their successful Summer Reading Program and download the results here.

See more of our results with schools here.

 

Louisiana Department of Education Professional Development in Special Education Provider

Research-validated programs are key to our solutions for schools.

Our evidence-based approach addresses the imagery-language foundation that is a silent partner to cognition and literacy—often the missing piece in helping students close the achievement gap. 

Lindamood-Bell® Professional Development for Special Education includes teacher workshops and job-embedded coaching in the areas of Communication and Functional Skills. View Louisiana Department of Education Partnerships for Success Guide for Professional Development in Special Education. Our programs address the skills needed for students to access curriculum:

 

Reading and Spelling Programs

Seeing Stars

Symbol Imagery for Phonological and Orthographic Processing in Reading and Spelling

Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS)

Phonemic Awareness for Reading, Spelling, and Speech

 

Comprehension Programs

Visualizing and Verbalizing (VV)

Concept Imagery for Language Comprehension, Thinking, and Memory

Talkies

Foundational Development in Concept Imagery, Oral Language Comprehension, and Expression

 

Explore our professional development workshops and contact us with questions and to discuss how your school can get started.

Contact:

Erika Blackwell, Director of Sales Operations 

Erika.Blackwell@LindamoodBell.com 

(800) 233-1819 

 

 

Lindamood-Bell Professional Development is in programs endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education.

Lindamood-Bell is a Colorado READ Act Provider

For Schools, Professional Development

 

In 1997, Lindamood-Bell began partnering with districts in Colorado to train teachers in evidence-based reading instruction.  Since then we have worked with dozens of school districts and hundreds of schools around the state to increase student achievement. Twenty-six years later, we are proud to continue our support for educators and students under the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act).

The READ Act, passed by the Colorado legislature in 2012, focuses on early literacy development for all students.

Our instructional approach is based on the cognitive science of learning and structured literacy.  It is often an essential missing piece for struggling readers and early reading development.  Our levels of professional development support teachers in how to teach within a MTSS/RtI framework,  not just what to teach.  

 

Professional Development 

Our success with Colorado schools is based on ongoing support and partnership.

Workshops Online or In-person (we come to you)

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Schedule a free Zoom overview for your leadership team.
  2. Review your literacy and math intervention needs.
  3. We’ll determine customized PD options that meet your needs.

    

Profiles of Success in Colorado Schools

Pueblo City Schools – One of our earliest partnerships in the state, 1998 to 2008, Pueblo City Schools expanded Lindamood-Bell to all elementary schools and implemented the program through all tiers of instruction.  Click on this peer-reviewed study to see the results.  Citing multiple factors related to student achievement – including evidence-based instruction, staff training, ongoing coaching support, and leadership –  the study authors concluded that the district “went by the book in producing large-scale reform with much success.”

 

Cañon City School District – Cañon City invested in Level 3 PD (job-embedded coaching) to increase instructional quality, and to sustain professional growth over time. Watch this video below on how the district has developed staff and raised literacy skills.

 

Haskin Elementary School, Center School District – Haskin implemented a school-wide school improvement initiative to address chronic low performance.  See how Haskin made the largest growth in the state among all Turnaround Schools, increasing reading from 28% to 76% proficient in only three years.

 

 

San Luis Valley BOCES – This special education collaborative trained staff in Lindamood-Bell with an IDEA grant to increase reading for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Watch a webinar on how the BOCES implemented Lindamood-Bell instruction through their distance learning model.