35 Tips for Families with ADHD
Statistics reveal that approximately 4% of adults in the U.S have ADHD. The majority of those affected are not getting diagnosed, nor are they receiving appropriate treatment. This is most likely due in part, to the fact that ADHD in adults was not widely recognized until the mid 1980s. Since then, researchers have found that adults with ADHD are at risk of having significant lifetime impairments, partly because they often suffer from other disorders, such as...
Read moreIf your child has problems staying focused and paying attention, one result can be that they find it difficult to finish tasks. You may... Read more »
Dealing with transitions can be hard for anybody but for the child who has ADHD or other learning disabilities, transitions can be... Read more »
Despite the chaos that they can create, children with ADHD need structure and consistency. Help him stay on track with a daily chart of... Read more »
If your child is of school age then some of the most important people in your child's life other than family and friends are his or her... Read more »
For me, parenting a child with ADHD is two parts love and one part frustration. I find myself saying, "But how could you forget to do... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Consistently work with teachers. Create a system of communication that will allow you to know on a daily or weekly basis how your child is doing in... 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 apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Or, in more scientific terms, we can say that since ADHD is highly genetic: there’s a pretty good... Read more »
Children with ADD/ADHD are eligible to receive special accommodations and services in the classroom, based on the severity of the ADD and how much it... Read more »