How a Parent Can Deal With a Child With ADHD
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood." Parents of children with ADHD can be rest assured that there are concrete measures taken in dealing with the ADHD child.
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Instructions
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Parent-to-Parent Management
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Educate yourself about ADHD. Understanding the symptoms and possible causes of your child's ADHD will help you to better deal with any difficulties that it may cause. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's helpful website is a good place to start.
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Consult with your child's physician. Ask him what to expect from your child and discuss any treatment options. Knowing when to worry, and when not to, will relieve stress and allow you to interact more freely with your child.
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Seek support from other parents of ADHD children. Medical advice is great, but hands-on experience can often provide even more insight. Additionally, having another parent to talk to may relieve any stress you may be feeling.
Parent-to-Child Management
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Limit "screen time" to one half hour per day. According to Conductdisorder.com's article, "Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)," watching excessive amounts of TV or playing video games for a long period of time may aggravate ADHD symptoms.
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Encourage activity. Go outside with your child and take a hike. Take her swimming or biking. School sports are also a great way to channel the ADHD child's energy.
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Give your child projects to complete. Though it may seem counter-intuitive, ADHD children often enjoy solving puzzles. Building things, blocks, or puzzles could actually inspire focus in the ADHD child. Additionally, art, dance and music are areas in which many ADHD children thrive.
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Tips & Warnings
ADHD children often love interaction. Listen to your child and talk with him frequently. Strengthening your relationship with your ADHD child should be the first priority.
