I adapt my teaching to help your ADHD needs

It's not uncommon to feel nervous about driving because you suffer with ADHD. Overstimulation and feeling distracted while driving are just a few of the traits that I know to look out for when teaching my neurodiverse students.

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How I can help you in our lessons

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Be aware of what can happen

Discuss the risks of what can happen with your ADHD and be in understanding of your specific symptoms. It's important to me to know how you learn best.

Remove distractions

For some with ADHD, it feels overwhelming if a lot of sound or visual things are happening. In our lessons, we can turn off the radio and remove anything distracting from the dash or surrounding area.

Talking through processes

I create an open space during my lessons for you to talk through the processes, if it helps. You won't ever feel silly for talking to yourself.

Take regular breaks

In my lessons, I often use the Pomodoro Technique with my neurodiverse students. It means 30 or 45 minutes of driving and a 5 minute break. This reduces burnout and helps students focus.

Use a sat nav

We can't do this in all of our lessons but it's a handy tip for the future. In your practical test, there is a chance you will use a sat nav. If you are nervous about driving on new roads, we can use a sat nav in the first few lessons to make you feel at ease.

Use audible cues

To help students remember simple things like indicating, I often use an audible cue for example, tapping the left hand side of the dash to remind students to check their mirrors on roundabouts.