In a previous post we talked about how ADHD impacts a teen's life at home and provided some strategies for them to use to help reduce some of the friction at home. This week, we will focus on tips for teens to use at school.
As a teen with ADHD, your high school years may be difficult. You are expected to take on more responsibility for yourself and rely less on parents and teachers to keep you up to date with schoolwork. You are expected to start taking control of your ADHD and prepare...
As a teen with ADHD, you may feel you are constantly getting into trouble at home; you try hard and yet everything you do somehow ends up... Read more »
There's no doubt about it, children with ADHD are often unorganized and lack time management skills. They may have trouble sequencing... Read more »
For more on the series of teens with ADHD: For Teens: Understanding ADHD Strategies to Help at Home Strategies to Help at School Acting... Read more »
During the high school years, teens live in a structured environment. High school provides a place to go each day; teachers and parents... Read more »
Last week my wife and I attended a town hall meeting in our county organized by three local disability family organizations. The Maryland... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... Read more »
How would you describe the family life in a home where at least one child had Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)? Fun, interesting, chaotic, hectic,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following... Read more »
When you have a child or children with ADHD, chances are you will spend time working with various school personnel. The different people you meet... Read more »
Change your attitude Before setting any plan into action, take some time to review how you typically react to your child. You are going to take 1-2 weeks changing your view of your child and the situation at home. This time will be well spent...
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