| A lot of parents wonder what happens if their | | | | may require you to adjust or alter things at home |
| child is diagnosed with ADHD. This is a very good | | | | to support your child. |
| question because it's not enough to just know | | | | One good idea is to praise and reward good |
| that your child has the disorder. It's important to | | | | behavior. Instead of focusing so much on behavior |
| know what the next step is. | | | | that is unacceptable, try to acknowledge when |
| It is vital that you support your child through this | | | | you observe good behavior. This can be anything |
| disorder by putting together a strong team. Your | | | | from a pat on the back to buying a new toy. The |
| child's support team should consist of family | | | | most important thing is that your child knows that |
| members, educators, parents and doctors. | | | | you noticed good behavior and you are rewarding |
| Cooperating as a team with the people in your | | | | him/her for it. |
| child's life the most is the best way to support | | | | Another way to support your child through ADHD |
| your child. | | | | is to make things predictable. You can do this by |
| Children who have been diagnosed with ADHD are | | | | making a daily schedule and posting it for your |
| sometime a challenge when it comes to parenting. | | | | child to see. Specify certain times for homework, |
| They often have a hard time following instructions | | | | television, going to bed, and chores. Having a |
| which can get quite frustrating for adults. They | | | | predictable schedule makes it easier for your child |
| are also very active which can make it a bit hard | | | | to transition to the next task or activity. Having a |
| for adults to keep up with them. Because of | | | | set routine is really important. If there will be any |
| these factors and a few others, Children with | | | | changes, it is a good idea to tell your child ahead |
| ADHD have a tendency to need more organized | | | | of time. |
| home lives and vivid expectations. These reasons | | | | |