Children with ADHD find it easier to learn through new amplification technology

Research from York University in Toronto concludes that using amplifying technologies in the classroom has positive effects for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports the Janesville Gazette.

Teachers from Adams Elementary school in Wisconsin are using microphones that transmit their voices to an amplification system. However, experts found that a whispering voice forces children to direct their attention solely on the speaker. Furthermore, experts say that students who sit farther away from the teacher no longer need to ask for something to be clarified because the sound system reaches the entire classroom.

Children who have ADHD often find it difficult to concentrate and may interrupt others or have troubles listening to adults. Boarding schools can help kids who suffer from the condition by providing them the education that they need to achieve success in behavior and academics.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 3 and 7 percent of school-aged children suffer from ADHD. Furthermore, boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with the condition.