Learning needs · ADHD
Homeschooling a child with ADHD
Attention comes and goes, and a 20-minute worksheet can feel like an hour. Short chunks, one task on screen and a clear finish line usually do more than any reward chart.
What it often looks like in practice
- Strong start, fades after a few minutes
- Rushes to answer, then knows the right one straight after
- Finds long written instructions hard to hold
- Does better with a visible 'how much is left'
What to switch on
On the child’s learning plan, tick ADHD under Learning needs and these come on by themselves — untick any you don’t want:
- Short chunks with a breather between them
- Bigger buttons and more space
- Read questions aloud (under Accessibility)
Also helpful
- Homework time with a small daily goal (10–15 minutes): the child sees exactly what's left and the rest of the app stays out of the way.
- The session already shows one question at a time with nothing else on screen.
- Bounce-back coins reward getting the next one right after a miss — persistence, not speed.
- The printable learning report (Progress → Learning report) lists the accommodations in use, what is mastered, what is developing and suggested next steps — written for SENCO, EHCP (IEP / 504) conversations.
What we don’t do
We do not diagnose or treat ADHD, and practice here is not a substitute for advice from your GP, SENCO or paediatrician.