ADHD / ADD – 2021 February’s Workshop

Thank you to all who joined us virtually on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, for our first Staff Training Workshop featuring Mr. Joe Ma’aseia on ADHD/ADD. Below are some helpful videos, documents, and a website that go along and support Mr. Joe’s presentation.

If you were unable to attend, please check out Mr. Joe’s presentation: ADHD/ADD Workshop

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also called ADHD or ADD – is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders of childhood. It is a chronic condition that includes difficulty paying attention, trouble regulating hyperactivity levels, and impulsiveness. Although it can be easy to write off as “bad behavior”, we now know that it really is a difference in how the brain is wired.

Learn More
Read: Understood.org provides lots of information about all the aspects of ADD/ADHD. This site includes videos and links to more. Here is also a one-page fact sheet on ADHD.

Watch: Noah’s story about his experience with ADHD. Here is Kendall’s story, a 4th grader, who talks about her experience in a classroom setting and trying to manage attention challenges.

TED Talks: Finding what works for me and ADHD sucks, but not really