Explaining child disorders


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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect a child in many different ways.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderand build on it! Many children with ADHD
(ADHD) can affect a child in manyalso do better in small groups of people
different ways. Most people know thatrather than large groups.
ADHD can cause children to struggle withFor example, an art class of 8 students
things like sitting still, being quiet,that meets every Wednesday at 3 p.m. may
paying attention, and staying organized.suit a child with ADHD better than a
But ADHD also can make it hard forsoccer team of 20 people that practices
children to make friends.on both Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Friday at
In a classroom of 30 children, it is3 p.m. and holds games on random
likely that at least 2 students areweekends. Find an activity the child
affected by ADHD. Exactly how ADHD addsreally likes and support her efforts.
to social problems is not understoodCoach your child about the social
fully, but children with ADHD often havesettings he might face, and help him
trouble with simple social interactionscome up with ideas about what to do. For
and struggle to follow social cues.example, if he finds himself sitting
Children with ADHD are half as likely toalone on the bus, help him practice
have many good friends and are lessasking, "May I sit here?" Even though it
likely to play with a group of friends,may feel uncomfortable, roleplay these
compared to children without ADHD.scenes so that your child starts to feel
Having good friends adds to children'smore confident in social settings. Also
happiness and impacts their mentaltalk about how to handle positive and
health and development. In some cases,negative outcomes. It's not easy to
children with peer problems may be atprepare your child to respond to
higher risk for anxiety, behavioral andrejection, but learning to cope when
mood disorders, substance abuse, andthings don't go his way is an important
delinquency as teenagers.social skill.
Having ADHD does not mean childrenHelp build your child's self-esteem.
always have poor relationships withIt's easy for kids with ADHD to feel
their peers. Parents and caring adultslike they're always in trouble and that
often can help children with ADHD tono one-not even Mom or Dad-likes them.
make friends. Here are a few ways toLet your child know that-in addition to
help:loving her-you like her. That will help
Keep in regular contact with the adultsher feel likeable and may make it easier
who are involved in the lives ofto share her wonderful traits with
children with ADHD. These adults includeothers.
teachers, school counselors,Look for a social skills group geared
after-school activity leaders, healthtoward children with ADHD. These classes
care providers, and faith leaders. Keepare being offered in more and more
them informed about your child'scommunities, and they can help your
treatments and, when possible, ask themchild learn how to act in social
to help your child improve his peersettings.
relationships.Regular, everyday activities can be
For example, ask the adult leaders tochallenging for children with ADHD-and
make sure that they avoid belittling himthis includes making friends. Parents
in front of his peers. If the adult inoften want children with ADHD to direct
charge belittles the child, othertheir energy toward getting good grades
children may think it's okay for them toand staying out of trouble, but helping
belittle the child as well.kids with ADHD make friends is
Involve your child in activities withimportant, too. With help from their
her peers. Many children with ADHD doparents and other caring adults,
well with structure in their dailychildren with ADHD can build lasting
routines, so look for a class or programfriendships, and in doing so, they will
that interests your child and that meetsbuild their own health and happiness.
consistently. Find your child's interest



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