I focused the annotated bibliography on assistive technology and ADHD traits. Students with ADHD traits have difficulties with the following challenges. The software, hardware and devices that I selected will enable student to focus, sustain attention, complete tasks or projects and also have them feel confident about themselves.
ADHD traits:
• Makes careless mistakes in school work
• finds it hard to sustain attention in tasks and at play
• does not seem to listen when spoken to
• does not follow instructions or finish school work
• finds it hard to organize tasks and activities
• avoids sustained mental effort in work
• loses school things like pencils, books or work
• is easily distracted by non-essential stimulis
• forgetful in daily activities
• Fidgets with hands, feet, doodles or squirms in seat
• Leaves seat when expected to remain seated
• runs about or climbs excessively
• has difficulty playing quietly
• acts as if driven by a motor
• talks excessively or is extremely quiet & dreamy
• blurts out answer before the questioned is asked
• has difficulty waiting turn
• butts into conversations or games