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Nov
2011
ADHD – Changes In Behavior
All children benefit from routines. If they are at the same time every day doing the same things, they will eventually automatically learn to do them. Routines are essential for children with ADHD who have difficulty listening to instructions and remember.
Parents and teachers should lay down rules, because rules discussion superfluous.
But rules must be respected, so parents must agree on a punishment when the rule is violated, on a firm, calm and logical manner.
Everyone uses lists to refresh the memory. Lists help a child with ADHD in cleaning their room, completing the homework and completing all the tasks without help he or she is likely to forget. Lists can also help with certain problems, such as “Things to do when I feel restless” or “Things to do when I am about to explode.”
Parents of children with ADHD learn which situations their child’s symptoms worse. These may be parties, stay up late, guests, long car rides or a change in daily routine. Such situations are unavoidable, but it is possible to take action. As a child, for example medication, doctors may recommend a slightly higher dose to overcome these situations.
A teacher with special education degree can help a child with ADHD to get through things. It also helps if the teacher determine what the child must do in manageable sections divided, and a certain amount of time proposed for each task.
ADHD support
Teachers who understand that tight discipline in children with ADHD does not work, can help resolve, but to tolerate small mistakes. Teachers can also show their support by giving specific compliments.
Through personal contact (written notes often get lost!), teachers and parents must make sure that the rules under which the child lives, consistent, whether they are dealing with homework, taking medication, or what he or she needs to go to school and should bring. Read the rest of this entry »
