ADHD

Almost 10% of children have ADHD

Medication may not be needed if parents use healthy strategies

Children with ADHD need rules, structure, and consistency

Set realistic goals and to be patient with your expectations

Set rules or goals - “First homework, then play time.”

Redirect - “Let’s do 10 minutes of homework, then 10 jumping jacks.”

Play, sports, martial arts

Give praise - “You built that Lego set! You can do amazing things when you put your mind to it.”

Role play - “Pretend that I am your teacher and I ask you a question. Can you raise your hand and wait for me to call your name?”

Punishment

Yelling

Some Children With ADHD Have Anxieties, Learning Disabilities, Or Autism