BTC Equity Booklet V5.0 Page 8 of 11 Dec 2023 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) People with ADHD find it difficult to pay attention, concentrate and thus find remembering instructions difficult. It is sometimes treated with medication to help focus and understand what is expected of them. Instructors working with students with ADHD should: • ensure instructions are clear and easy to follow • encourage students and reward their efforts and achievements • remain consistent in their approach • carefully risk assess physical activities, ensuring that potentially difficult situations can be well managed National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service www.addiss.co.uk/ Autistic Spectrum Condition/ Asperger Syndrome Autism is a spectrum condition. All autistic people share certain difficulties but being autistic will affect them in different ways. These differences, along with differences in diagnostic approach, have resulted in a variety of terms being used to diagnose autistic people. Terms that have been used include autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), autism spectrum condition (ASC), atypical autism, classic autism, Kanner autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), high-functioning autism (HFA), Asperger syndrome and pathological demand avoidance (PDA). Some autistic people also have learning disabilities, mental health issues or other conditions. A person with an Asperger syndrome profile may have no significant delay in language or cognitive development but they still have social communication difficulties. They may also have specific delays in motor development as well as motor 'clumsiness'. Instructors working with autistic students should: • speak clearly and give students time to understand what is expected of them • encourage and give prompts where necessary • apply rules consistently • prepare students as much as possible for the activity they will be doing, such as showing them photographs, sharing plans or seeing demonstrations The National Autistic Society www.autism.org.uk
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