Practical Tips
Adapted from ADDitude Magazine
The symptoms of ADHD in children - inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity - manifest themselves in a wide variety of ways, from daydreaming to fidgeting, forgetfulness to aggressive behavior, total disorganization to obsessive organization.
Managing the Basic Symptoms
Over the years, parents, educators, and healthcare professionals have found a number of ways to help parents and children cope with ADHD behavior as it plays out every day, in school, home, and social situations. This section is the result of their experience, offering practical suggestions that have worked for most parents and children.
Dealing with Missing Homework
Children with ADHD need supervision and structure, and a system to help them get from the beginning to the end of a project.Read more>>
Accentuating the Positive
Shifting the focus from what your child does wrong to what your child does well will help avoid stressful confrontations, helping build your child's esteem and provide motivation for growth and good behavior.Read more>>
Communication Difficulties
Children with ADHD may have delayed language skills, both in comprehension and expression. But there are ways of dealing with these, both in school and at home.Read more>>
Talking Too Much
A child who interrupts constantly or talks excessively can "put off" other children and teachers.Read more>>
Distractibility
Not listening, not paying attention, daydreaming, or listening to irrelevant stimuli can make a child miss important lessons, instructions, or directions. Experts provide tips that may help in the classroom and at home.Read more>>
