| Attention deficit disorder, also known as ADD, | | | | talking about them and their delicate situation |
| may be affecting you and your family if your child | | | | behind their back. That could leave emotional |
| has been diagnosed with this problem. Because | | | | scars for years to come. |
| your child spends so much time at school, being | | | | Be prepared to spend time every day addressing |
| able to work with your child's teacher will be very | | | | the issues and situations that arise from attention |
| important in dealing with this within your family. | | | | deficit. Your child is changing every day, both |
| Here are some ways to make this a part of the | | | | physically and emotionally, so this is bound to |
| solution to your personal situation. | | | | cause confusion and situations that will need to be |
| Make a appointment right away to speak with | | | | discussed openly by your family as well as the |
| your child's teacher. It is best to do this in person, | | | | school. Your child's teacher is an important part of |
| so do not write a note or give any details to the | | | | this and must be included in the discussion. |
| person at the school that schedules the | | | | A diagnosis of attention deficit disorder does not |
| appointments for you. You will want to make sure | | | | have to be the end of the world. By educating |
| you can sit down with the teacher in a | | | | yourself on what to expect, being flexible and |
| comfortable and familiar setting to discuss this | | | | open to solutions, and including your child's teacher |
| important issue. | | | | as part of your team, your child will feel the love |
| Include your child in every part of this process. | | | | and support necessary to deal with being labeled |
| You do not want your son or daughter to feel | | | | as having attention deficit disorder. |
| left out, or to feel like the adults in their life are | | | | |