Date

5-2024

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department

Human Development & Family Science

First Advisor

Christi Cervantes

Abstract

The topic of my capstone project is teaching future educators how to support school-age students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders of children in the United States. According to the CDC (2023), an estimated 9.8% (6 million) of kids ages 3-17 are diagnosed with ADHD. Because of the difficulties that are symptomatic of ADHD, students with the disorder often fall behind and struggle in school. Many of the symptoms deal with difficulties in executive functions. Executive functioning is the cognitive processes related to skills such as planning, regulation, and memory. These students typically have difficulties starting or finishing tasks, following directions, and trouble staying organized. One of the problems is that ADHD is frequently misunderstood, with misconceptions and outdated information. Many parents and educators are unaware of the different manifestations of ADHD or how to support their struggling students. If more educators are aware of how the disorder presents itself and know how to support these students with helpful strategies, then more students can thrive in school and have better outcomes. Because of this need, I developed a workshop that will teach future educators this information. My workshop covers the basics of ADHD and how it presents, the common struggles with executive dysfunction that these students have in school, as well as tools and strategies to help support struggling students. My workshop was held over zoom with students that are studying to become teachers.

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