Our understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has come a long way over the past 10 years. Teachers can now identify the symptoms of a student with ADHD. These symptoms include: • Trouble paying attention in class.
• Losing interest in tasks before they are completed.
• Putting off homework and other assignments.
• Trouble organizing schoolwork.
• Forgetting daily tasks like bringing a lunch to school. After a teacher has identified these symptoms, he or she can help improve the student's classroom experience. Some tips for teachers to remember include: • Set clear rules for the student.
• Offer praise when the student does well.
• Help the student get organized.
• Talk with the student's parents.
• Be patient and understanding. Over 10% of boys and 4.9% of girls in the United States have ADHD. A better understanding of ADHD is very important. It will help us make sure that these students get the most from their time in school.
過去十年來，我們對「注意力不足過動症」（ADHD）的了解已越來越深入，現 今的教師已可確認學生是否患有ADHD，其症狀如下： •上課無法專心。
•還沒完成某事物，就失去興趣。
•功課作業方面會拖拖拉拉。
•學業方面的組織統整能力有障礙。
•容易忘記日常例行事務，例如帶午餐去學校。 當教師確認出上述症狀時，即可協助改善該名學生的課堂體驗。教師可參考的訣 竅包括： •為此類學生清楚制定規矩。
• 當此類學生表現良好時，需給予讚美。
•協助此類學生學習組織統整的能力。
• 與此類學生的家長促膝長談。
•以耐心和體諒的心境教導此類學生。 美國有超過10%的男孩與4.9%的女孩患有ADHD，善加了解ADHD十分重 要，才能讓我們確保此類學生在校得到最佳的學習效果。 | 
