ADHD
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Almost 10% of children have ADHD
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Medication may not be needed if parents use healthy strategies
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Children with ADHD need rules, structure, and consistency
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Set realistic goals and to be patient with your expectations
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Great Options
Set rules or goals - “First homework, then play time.”
Redirect - “Let’s do 10 minutes of homework, then 10 jumping jacks.”
Play, sports, martial arts
Give praise - “You built that Lego set! You can do amazing things when you put your mind to it.”
Role play - “Pretend that I am your teacher and I ask you a question. Can you raise your hand and wait for me to call your name?”
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Not Recommended
Punishment
Yelling
Some Children With ADHD Have Anxieties, Learning Disabilities, Or Autism
If no improvement, ask your health care provider for an assessment
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