> >I hope you won't mind that I sent this to the whole list, as there is a >high chance that all of currently teach an ADD/ADHD individual. As I was >diagnosed years ago as ADHD, I feel I have some insight into how many of >us approach vocal study. > >First, let me touch on a few characteristics common to many ADD/ADHD >individuals that I think affect singers in particular: > > 1. easily distracted > 2. excessive fidgeting, both physical and mental > 3. impulsivity and/or obsessive/compulsive behavior > 4. irritability > 5. easily frustrated > 6. negativity > >ADD/ADHD students (herewith referred to as ADDs) . . .
ADD and ADHD have been differentiated by the medical community. They have not been the same thing in some years.
ADD kids are: low energy unable to sustain attention minimally reactive
ADHD kids are: high energy hyper reactive unable to maintain interest in a single subject for more than a few minutes better in the morning than in the evening better with men than women better in novel situations than in the familiar require constant reinforcement for sustaining focus and good behavior are most often boys
Some educators dealing with these kids wear a timer that goes off at regular intervals. When it sounds, they praise the child with ADHD for their good attention/behavior.
Indeed, a challenge for your vocal studio.
Michael E. Chesebro, M.A.,C.C.C., S.L.P. Voice & Fax: 562/983-9965 Wireless: 562/884-2122
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