Break down assignments

Why should I do it:

Some students get overwhelmed by too much information on a page
Students who are dealing with ADD/ADHD tend to have difficulties with breaking up assignments
Provides student with small, frequent, attainable goals
 

When should I do it:

When a student shows signs of being overwhelmed
When you are aware of an ADHD/ADD diagnosis either by school or outside school
When student is reluctant to complete work
 

How do I do it:

Take a blank sheet of paper and cover up every item other than what you want the student to complete. After they complete that, teach them to move the sheet down
Determine what might be hardest/easiest for student. Have them do the easy items or the hard items first, which ever they prefer
Allow a break after student completes a portion of the work