
A Primer for Teaching Students with ADHD
ADHD and learning disabilities (LDs) are not the same thing, although there are similarities. ADHD can impact

ADHD and learning disabilities (LDs) are not the same thing, although there are similarities. ADHD can impact

Essentially, AT compensates for a student’s skills deficits, needs and/or area(s) of disability. The key to effective

Summarized by Cindy Perras, M.Ed., OCT Educational Consultant, LDAO “Efficient learners use metacognitive strategies but students with learning disabilities tend to lack the

by Nicole Lauzon, OCT, Educational Consultant, LDAO Description of the Strategy According to Spotlight on Language-Based Teaching (a free monthly e-resource offered by
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