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ADHD and forgotten homework

He does not write down his homework, forgets his exercise book, or does his work but forgets to hand it in. Forgetting homework is very common among pupils with ADHD. It creates tension at school and at home. Here is how to limit it. With a few tools, forgetfulness can noticeably decrease.

Why he forgets

Homework is often set at the end of the lesson, when attention is low. The pupil finds it hard to note it down, remember it and check it. This is not a lack of seriousness.

This topic is covered in our page Mon enfant oublie tout.

Noting down homework

Homework can be written on the board early on, checked by the teacher or a classmate, or looked up on the school’s digital platform. These solutions should be discussed with the teacher.

You will find more details in the article ADHD and agenda.

A photo

Taking a photo of the board, if the school allows it, means nothing gets forgotten. This simple solution prevents many lapses.

Our article ADHD: what to put in place in class complements these tips.

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The school bag

A school bag checklist, prepared the evening before, prevents forgetting exercise books and books. Preparing the bag the night before quickly becomes a habit.

To find out more, see ADHD and school bag.

Handing in the work

A folder dedicated to homework to be handed in, always kept in the same place, helps the pupil remember to hand in their work. This folder must always be kept in the same place.

The article ADHD and organisation covers this question in detail.

Adjustments

The teacher checking the agenda or sending homework electronically can be written into the PAP. The PAP ensures these supports are applied by everyone.

This point is explained step by step in PAP and ADHD.

Avoiding systematic sanctions

Punishing every lapse discourages the pupil without solving the problem. It is better to put tools in place and celebrate progress. Every step forward deserves to be highlighted.

To go further, read our article ADHD and punishments at school.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does a pupil with ADHD forget their homework ?

Because they find it hard to note it down, remember it and check it. Homework is set when attention drops.

How to help ?

With a checked agenda, a photo of the board and a school bag checklist. A checked agenda helps.

Should they be punished ?

It is better to put tools in place than to punish every lapse. Avoid systematic sanctions.

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