Short and Simple Tips for Parents by the Amercian Academy of Family Physicians
For parents with a newly diagnosed child, these couple of tips published on yahoo health may be a good place for parents to start.
- Keep your child on a regular schedule for activities like waking up, going to bed, play time, homework and meal times.
- Make sure your child understands house rules, and the consequences for not following them. It may help to write them down.
- Reinforce good behavior with rewards and praise.
- When giving your child directions, speak slowly, clearly and keep it simple. Also ask the child to repeat the directions back to you.
- Supervise your child at all times, particularly when with friends. Social skills may be more difficult for children with ADHD to master, so it’s important to give positive feedback for good behavior.
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