Strategy Matrix

Organizing Needs & Strategies for Intervention Purposes

Disability: ADHD, brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or

hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development."
-National Institute of Mental Health
Possibly / Common Strengths: creative, multitasker, energetic, spontaneous, risk-taker,
seeks new ideas, flexible
Common Disability Characteristic Evidence-based Instructional or Behavioral Strategies
Choose 6 characteristics for YOUR CHARACTER the student can learn to find school success

Academic
1 Short attention span a) Academic games
b) Immediate Feedback
2 Incomplete work a) Creating cooperative learning groups
b) Digital recording

Social / School (Skills)

1 Hyperactivity a) Choral response
b) Computer Assisted Instruction
2 Forgetful a) Good behavior game
b) Mnemonics

Behavior / Organization
1 Disorganized a) Sticky notes
b) Organization strategies- time timer, student
mailboxes
2 Restless a) Movement/ Exercise
b) Music & Rhythm for Teaching Academics

*Findings based on the strategy handouts from TRACS and the following articles: