Supporting Students with ADHD: Classroom Strategies That Work
I remember the first time I met Liam. He was a bright-eyed, curious 4th grader who couldn’t sit still for more than five minutes. His energy filled the room—sometimes in the best ways, sometimes in challenging ones. His teachers were frustrated. His grades were slipping. And he was starting to believe he was a “problem.” But Liam didn’t have a discipline issue. He had ADHD. Why ADHD Needs Our Attention Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects roughly 6 million children in the U.S. alone, according to the CDC. In classrooms, it often looks like daydreaming, fidgeting, blurting out answers, or missing key instructions. But behind those behaviors is a student who wants to succeed—they just need support that fits the way their brain works. As educators, parents, and caregivers, we owe it to students like Liam to meet them where they are. 1. Flexible Seating & Movement Breaks Students with ADHD often struggle with traditional desk setups. Offering alternative seat...