Help Children With ADHD

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be a difficult disorder to deal with. However, with help and support, kids afflicted with ADHD can grow into very successful and happy adults.

Steps

 * 1) Make sure it really is ADHD and not something else. A number of childhood conditions can look very similar to ADHD, so a very thorough diagnosis is needed to make sure you are dealing with the right condition. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 1.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 2) Accept the fact that the child has ADHD and that it is a medical condition. The part of their brain responsible for attention and self control does not work as well as it should. Remember, the child is not deliberately trying to make life more difficult for everyone. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 2.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 3) Make sure there are always very clear instructions and the child knows exactly what is expected of them. It is much easier for both the child and parent if there are clear and definitive rules and expectations. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 3.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 4) Give lots of praise and encouragement. ADHD kids thrive on praise and will be more successful when they get it. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 4.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 5) If they misbehave, confront their bad behavior. Give your child a quick lecture on what it was that the child did wrong and why it's wrong, and give them advice on what they should do instead. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 5.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 6) If they continue to misbehave, give them one warning of what the consequences will be if they don't stop. Most ADHD kids don't understand boundaries; if you give too many warnings and not enough punishment, they will get worse. They need to be punished promptly and appropriately. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 6.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 7) Use time out as a consequence. It is very effective for ADHD kids and even teens. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 7.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 8) Redirect behavior. If you just ask an ADHD child to stop doing something which they honestly don't know how, they need a behavior to replace it with. Instead of saying "stop touching Susie", say "put your hands in your lap". [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 8.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 9) ADHD kids respond better with one-on-one attention. Keep them closer to you, or closer to the front of the group. Work with them in smaller classes or smaller groups where possible. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 9.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 10) Keep the child active. Find ways to allow them to move around a bit while they are working. [[Image:Help Children With ADHD Step 10.jpg|center|550px]]

Related wikiHows
помогать детям с СДВГ ayudar a los niños con TDAH
 * How to Help Your Child Understand ADHD
 * How to Help an ADHD Child Learn to Spell
 * How to Be Assured Your ADHD Child Is Taking the Correct Prescription Drugs
 * How to Treat an Adhd Child With Medication