2) Look for your child’s strengths. Many times, there will be a high creative level in art or music. Find ways for them to develop these talents.
3) Create a stimulating environment in your home. Provide opportunities for many different activities and help them find those that interest them the most.
4) Look at how ADHD symptoms impact their schoolwork and their abilities. For example, your child may be very imaginative and come up with an elaborate and detailed idea for an upcoming project. However, the inability to focus and stay on track might hinder completing the project. Decide if their abilities and skills match their plans.
5) Set up meetings with teachers and school personnel to work out a plan to help your child succeed based on their individual needs. You can request services and accommodations under IDEA or Section 504 to determine if your child is eligible for special services.
6) List each individual subject and determine accommodations for each subject. Your child may not succeed with “across the board” services but may need different accommodations for each subject. For some subjects, your child may do better in accelerated learning or advanced classes, for others, they may need special assistance in regular classrooms.
7) Keep positive. Parenting children with ADHD is always a challenge. Parenting children that have ADHD and are gifted can be even more so. Use support groups to help you cope with daily struggles so that your home environment can remain one where your child feels safe, secure and loved.
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