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June 2023

In this month’s edition of the CCEI newsletter, we are going to focus on ways educators can support individuals who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The CDC estimates that there are about 6 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 diagnosed with ADHD in America.

Diagnostic

Criteria of

ADHD

Setting up the Learning Environment

Strengthening Specific Skills

Supporting Adults with ADHD

ADHD Fact Sheets | Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)Understanding ADHD

ADHD in Young Children | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

8 Simple Strategies for Students With ADHD | Verywell Mind

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | Mayo Clinic

Who is primarily responsible for conducting safety inspections in your program?

A. The director and other administrative personnel - (201) 21.8%

B. The director and lead teachers - (172) 18.6%

C. All staff a responsible for conducting safety inspections in my program - (406) 44%

D. I am not sure who is responsible for conducting safety inspections - (144) 15.6%

Total: 923 responses

One of the most important things ECE providers can do to support all learners is to make sure that the learning environment is set up to help children succeed. This is achieved through a clear understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

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CCEI offers SPN107: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a no-cost online child care training course to new CCEI users June 1-30, 2023.

This course presents basic facts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including characteristics of children diagnosed with ADHD, recommended classroom accommodations, and strategies to support adults with ADHD. Most researchers agree that both genetics and environmental factors most likely cause ADHD. Child care providers and families need to take note of these connections, especially if the child has been labeled as a behavior problem or lazy and persistent.

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