2007-01-22 03:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by Angela L 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
My son has ADD and the only way that he's been able to keep up with his responsibilities is by making lists. He has a list of things he needs to get done every day and one for each week. The list usually consists of chores, homework, cleaning room, appointments/games. You'll need to help out in the beginning and be very specific (daily list eg. 2:30 change for practice, 3:00 leave for practice, 5:00 do homework, etc.). He can mark things off his list as he does them. He'll have a feeling of accomplishment when he looks at his list at the end of each day and everything is marked off. The weekly lists we make consist of reminders (Wednesday night take out trash, Thursday afternoon bring up trash cans, Saturday mow the lawn). Even though he may have to do these things every week it helps for them to be listed and marked off as completed. Soon he'll start (on his own) making a list for school work. It starts to carry over onto other aspects of his life. Be patient. This system takes awhile to catch on, but once he gets used to checking his schedule and his lists he'll be more organized and won't have people upset with him for forgetting his chores, homework, games/practices, etc. Good Luck!
2007-01-22 04:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had, and still have ADHD. and IMHO the best way to help a 12 year old with ADHD is find out his interests no matter what they are and keep him occupied with things that keep his attention even if they are varied. when i was 12 i was wandering thruout our local science and tech museum from the moment they opened and till they closed. kept me out of serious trouble. find something like that for the child. even if it involves running from item a to item b. also with anything, as i know from experience. if you decide to medicate. Involve the child in discussions. my mother and therapist always decided med changes and things like that behind my back. that sort of thing erodes trust with the child especially if the medication is causing negative reactions that they would mention but now have no trust in the people providing it.
2007-01-22 03:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by i see you all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a great book written for kids called "The Behavior Survival Guide for Kids". It explains everything to them and helps guide the child in making a plan for themself. It's published by Free Spirit Publishing.
Make sure you are staying in close contact with his teachers, counselor, etc. You should be working as a team!
2007-01-22 03:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by lickitysplit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With an ADHD medication along with a good therapist for him to talk to.
ps---anyone who tells you ADHD doesn't exist is probably a Scientologist. Ignore them. These same people ACTUALY beleive they're all going to go live on another planet someday after we die.
2007-01-22 03:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by bradxschuman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that doesn;t actually exist, so i guess you can feed him/her some more amphetamines so they are well and truly addicted by the time they are an adult, and my speed dealer will get richer. well done.
2007-01-22 03:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
pray with the child
2007-01-22 03:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by elizabeth t 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant
2007-01-22 04:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by buckeyes_fan10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋