ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
DEVELOPING CHILDHOOD ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
I have the following situations.
1. Use the tool that works for your child. Data can be collected in Outlook, on a cellphone, or in a notebook or daytimer. There are many effective tools so let your child select and use a tool that works for him.
2. Convey information clearly and concisely Just because ADHD try to do many things at once does not mean you can convey information that way. Provide one or two brief messages.
3. Compliments increase comprehension and criticism reduces
it . Billy, you have your piano lesson tomorrow at 3:00, the science project due next Friday, and bring your history outline home for the project you are doing, remember you forget the project last month and had a problem. Response. Why does she criticize me, why is she annoying me, she does things wrong, how come my brother doesn't get criticized. Delete remaining dates and other material.
Use a compliment sandwich Begin and end your message with a compliment, and try to reduce its negative impact. Not insincere comments.
4. Accurately Estimate or Overestimate Potential Problems
Its 9:00 the day before your project is due and the convenience store does not have the colored markers or construction paper you need. Teach your child to expect problems and delays, and leave added time to anticipate them. Asking people for help and advising them of problems before a deadline is always better than after.
5. Limit Stress Stress will aggravate organizational problems and problems like ADD. Try to avoid marital or post-divorce stress in front of your child.
6. Organization Tools Numbers, Colors and Letters Consider numbered or colored dividers, visual cues, and other tools to improve organization. Remember ADHD kids are more visual than auditory learners.
7. Material can be Learned in Different Ways. In algebra, the material can be learned from books or lectures. Some like me are less auditory and learn more from books. Teach your child different ways to learn material, but note that he will spend more time on schoolwork if he uses his time at home to do things that were taught in class.
8. Discuss the benefits of good organization. Why do I need to learn math or science children sometimes ask. Explain the importance of good organization. You will be spending about 10 hours on the social studies project. You can do it on time and get an A or B, or hand it in 2 days late, have the teacher mad at you and get a C or D for the same work. It will reduce stress.
9. Emotional and school problems Problems with popularity and bullying may mask themselves as organizational or learning problems. In a delicate fashion, try to understand if something is bothering your child. ADD children may have social issues as they may not listen to other children or want to play the games others like. Work on developing good social skills, such as listening, cooperation and empathy. Sadly, boys do need to learn how to fight and ignoring problems simply makes them worse.
10. Let your child do ADD type things in your spare-time I am a professional with ADD, and keep a daily list of things to do, and comprehensive list of pending projects. Outside of work, I enjoy doing multiple things and in leisure doing what it feels right. I take 4 books to a beach, and may see 4 movies at a time. (maybe its not ADD movies are just lousy). Organizational skills are required in a particular endeavor.
11. Recognize gender differences More boys and men have ADD and some behavior is characteristically male. Women seem better organized, and seem to enjoy multiple item tasks such as planning a trip or wedding. The Frank Sinatra I Did it My Way tends to a male-oriented trade
12. Dont be Afraid to Change Teachers But Make Sure that is the Problem Some teachers are better than others, and if possible, you want to get your child the teacher who can make the course interesting and rewarding. However, dont be the parent who blames the teacher for delivering an accurate assessment of your childs abilities and deficiencies. Be involved with your childs teachers in a collaborative way, and generally utilize his teachers knowledge and observations. Asking for a teacher who is the best fit is an effective way of asking for the teacher you want.
13. Develop good procedures to prevent losing things. Allow your child to take the time to check that nothing was forgetten. Before he leaves school, ask him if he has homework and required assignments. .
I have the following situations.
1. Use the tool that works for your child. Data can be collected in Outlook, on a cellphone, or in a notebook or daytimer. There are many effective tools so let your child select and use a tool that works for him.
2. Convey information clearly and concisely Just because ADHD try to do many things at once does not mean you can convey information that way. Provide one or two brief messages.
3. Compliments increase comprehension and criticism reduces
it . Billy, you have your piano lesson tomorrow at 3:00, the science project due next Friday, and bring your history outline home for the project you are doing, remember you forget the project last month and had a problem. Response. Why does she criticize me, why is she annoying me, she does things wrong, how come my brother doesn't get criticized. Delete remaining dates and other material.
Use a compliment sandwich Begin and end your message with a compliment, and try to reduce its negative impact. Not insincere comments.
4. Accurately Estimate or Overestimate Potential Problems
Its 9:00 the day before your project is due and the convenience store does not have the colored markers or construction paper you need. Teach your child to expect problems and delays, and leave added time to anticipate them. Asking people for help and advising them of problems before a deadline is always better than after.
5. Limit Stress Stress will aggravate organizational problems and problems like ADD. Try to avoid marital or post-divorce stress in front of your child.
6. Organization Tools Numbers, Colors and Letters Consider numbered or colored dividers, visual cues, and other tools to improve organization. Remember ADHD kids are more visual than auditory learners.
7. Material can be Learned in Different Ways. In algebra, the material can be learned from books or lectures. Some like me are less auditory and learn more from books. Teach your child different ways to learn material, but note that he will spend more time on schoolwork if he uses his time at home to do things that were taught in class.
8. Discuss the benefits of good organization. Why do I need to learn math or science children sometimes ask. Explain the importance of good organization. You will be spending about 10 hours on the social studies project. You can do it on time and get an A or B, or hand it in 2 days late, have the teacher mad at you and get a C or D for the same work. It will reduce stress.
9. Emotional and school problems Problems with popularity and bullying may mask themselves as organizational or learning problems. In a delicate fashion, try to understand if something is bothering your child. ADD children may have social issues as they may not listen to other children or want to play the games others like. Work on developing good social skills, such as listening, cooperation and empathy. Sadly, boys do need to learn how to fight and ignoring problems simply makes them worse.
10. Let your child do ADD type things in your spare-time I am a professional with ADD, and keep a daily list of things to do, and comprehensive list of pending projects. Outside of work, I enjoy doing multiple things and in leisure doing what it feels right. I take 4 books to a beach, and may see 4 movies at a time. (maybe its not ADD movies are just lousy). Organizational skills are required in a particular endeavor.
11. Recognize gender differences More boys and men have ADD and some behavior is characteristically male. Women seem better organized, and seem to enjoy multiple item tasks such as planning a trip or wedding. The Frank Sinatra I Did it My Way tends to a male-oriented trade
12. Dont be Afraid to Change Teachers But Make Sure that is the Problem Some teachers are better than others, and if possible, you want to get your child the teacher who can make the course interesting and rewarding. However, dont be the parent who blames the teacher for delivering an accurate assessment of your childs abilities and deficiencies. Be involved with your childs teachers in a collaborative way, and generally utilize his teachers knowledge and observations. Asking for a teacher who is the best fit is an effective way of asking for the teacher you want.
13. Develop good procedures to prevent losing things. Allow your child to take the time to check that nothing was forgetten. Before he leaves school, ask him if he has homework and required assignments. .
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