Stopping, paying attention, listening — these skills do not come naturally to students with ADHD.  One of the frustrations for teachers and parents of kids with ADHD is getting a child to stop, listen, and understand what is being taught or asked of him. https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-improve-listening-skills-in-children-with-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=school_august_2019&utm_content=082819&goal=0_d9446392d6-724da7c933-293139369

Tools for Teachers

Get your students’ attention!

Repeat it back.

Go beyond textbooks.

Make directions concrete.

Take small steps.

Use attention-getting strategies.

Pointers for Parents

Keep it predictable. 

Show him what you want him to do.

Check in with a child to make sure he isn’t tuning out.

 Move to remember.

Help a child recall.