| Many kids with ADD sabotage their chances for | | | | list, instead of trying to carry around the |
| success by having a disorganized approach to life. | | | | information in his head. |
| Tasks, goals and situations are approached | | | | Allow your child enough time to get ready in the |
| haphazardly and then they are baffled when | | | | mornings. If possible, try to build in an extra |
| things don't turn out as planned. | | | | 'cushion' of 30 minutes so that he can complete |
| The first thing you need to do is teach your child | | | | whatever he needs to do without being unduly |
| to set goals. Help him to break larger goals down | | | | rushed. |
| into yearly, monthly, weekly and even daily goals. | | | | Have a regular daily routine that your child can |
| For example, if he has to read a 120 page book in | | | | follow. For example, bath-time followed by supper, |
| two weeks, he would have to divide 120 by 14 to | | | | homework, brush teeth, bedtime stories and lights |
| get the number of pages to read each day in | | | | out is a routine that works well for my kids. |
| order to complete the goal in time. | | | | Keep some simple systems in place to reduce |
| Encourage your child to spend time on those | | | | clutter and disorganization. Label closet shelves so |
| activities that contribute toward the achievement | | | | that if your child packs his own laundry, he knows |
| of his goals. Limit the amount of time spent on | | | | where things go. Keep toys in labeled boxes |
| time wasters such as TV & Video games. | | | | according to type, for example all matchbox cars |
| Instead use them as treats and rewards for | | | | in one box, all Lego's in another etc. Encourage |
| completing unpleasant tasks or achieving | | | | your child to file all school papers and clean out his |
| mini-goals. | | | | knapsack once a week to stay on top of things. |
| Teach your child how to make and use a 'to-do' | | | | |