Does anyone have any tips on helping a 3rd grader with ADHD study and remember what it is they have studied?

Question

My son is in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosted with ADHD when he was in kindergarten. Well, he is having a bit of trouble with school this year due to the increased difficulty. I am trying to help him the best way I can but would really like some tips on getting him to remember what it is we are studing. I go over a certain piece of information then I will ask him a question about it and he has no idea what the answer is. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Yes, he is currently on meds for the ADHD.

Answer 1

It's hard enough to keep a kid's attention without any medical diagnoses. A song or rhyme might help as previously mentioned by (I'm sorry I didn't get the username).

Also, it is important to be in a quiet area used only for studying. i know this is really hard to do sometimes, but there are so many distractions in our world today and in our homes. Make sure no one else is watching tv, playing video games, listening to music, etc. Things that are easy for us to tune out are extremmely difficult for someone else, so try to get the whole household to help out by establishing quiet time for the whole house. Colleges and Universities enforce this rule in their dorms. It's not unheard of.

Also, try to always study with a certain scent. The sense of smell is very powerful. And it helps create one more pathway to the brain to help process information. It's like the smell of grandma's cookies or Christmas or spring... You get the idea. You smell your mom's perfume and you can't help but think of your mom, no matter how long it's been since you've seen her.

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Good Luck!

Answer 2

I am in the same situation but my boys are in hig school.The best thing for them was to get them on their medication.Even they expressed themselves how much of a difference they saw in themselves and their school work when they were on their meds. Kids like them cannot focus at all,and we like to believe that there is more to it then just meds,but in reality they do help!

If you are truly against meds then have him do some rigourous playing outside that way his body is tired and mind will be settled to focus on the task at hand. Like tire him out so he can sit still and study,he'll be too tired to mess around or not focus. And try to limit sweets, and caffine,it will just give his ADHD a "boost", water juices and fruit,give snacks like sweets or soda as a reward for remembering and doing a good job,but small amounts,not however many he wants.Then you just defeat the whole purpose.

Answer 3

have him study in the same place and at the same times. Create a routine for him. Have him repeat what he has learned and put it in his own words. have lots of patience and try to figure out how he learns best. If he was diagnosed in Kindergarten then you should have an idea. 3rd grade is a very hard year for all children.

Answer 4

Repetition and Patience. Also make sure he's had his medication when you're working with him. We found that made a huge difference. We only gave the medication to cover the schoolday, because that was when it was most needed. But we found it was needed for studying, too. It takes repetition and patience. Sometimes it's easier for you to find another mother and tutor each other's child. It's less frustrating and easier to be patient with some one else's kids, because you're not SO invested in them and devastated by the setbacks. Repetition, repetition and patience. Then it will finally just click with them.

Answer 5

is he on meds for adhd or u tryin to keep him off of meds?


my son has adhd and is on concerta 54 mg a day. maybe u need ur sons dosage higher. or need extra meds when he comes home cause sometimes it wears off before they get homework done. u have to put him in a well lighted room thats quiet to do the homework. with adhd everything or anything can cause them to lose their thought. my nephew is in 3rd grade and he has to take meds after school too.

Answer 6

My son is one of those wall climbing learners, lol----so was I. Luckily he is homeschooled and my walls are climber friendly. But I found some great ideas and good laughs from a book called, "How To Get Your Child Off the Refrigerator and Onto Learning." I found it in the library. Each child is different, but I'm willing to bet you will find some pearls of wisdom from a mom with a "sizzling learner." (oh yes, you must read her story about her son loving sizzles)

Have fun with him! You will never be bored!

Answer 7

You have to do it in short bits. And vary what you do. You will hav eto go over things numerous times. From a parenting point of you, you hav eto make sure he is made responsible for his actions. Always. You also have to get rid of any distractions in the area. radio, TV other kids, much of the outside world.

Answer 8

First of all you have to understand that there is no such thing as ADHD. It is a bogus diagnosis promoted by teachers and school administrators to make their "jobs" easier. Remember your kid's teacher is clutching her retirement in one hand and covering her butt with the other. You want to cure your child of a learning disability? Homeschool or send to private. It's as easy as that.

Answer 9

i am 15 years old and have had ADHD since i was about 5 my mom gave me neat ways to remember things i also take a mix of adderal and rittialin i works for me

Answer 10

study your basic multiplication & division, ask your mom/dad to give you a reward if you study hard. I am in 5th grade.