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DEALING WITH ADHD CHILD
Are you asking questions like how to deal with ADHD child, how
to deal with a child that has ADHD, how to deal with an
ADHD child, how to deal with someone that has ADHD
or how to deal with someone who has ADHD?. ADHD can be extremely frustrating, as I am sure you realize. But I am here to tell you that there are some things you can do to make it much easier.
An ADHD child can be an over demanding child. If you have other children
in addition to an ADHD child, you will notice a major difference between
them.
Parents and teachers both are most concerned about the ADHD
children, because they are the ones who come in most contact with the ADHD child.
At home and at school, an ADHD child can be the cause of a
chaotic environment. There are certain things that are helpful
in dealing with ADHD children.
A few common and effective tips are as follows:
1. RIGHT CHOICE OF FOOD:
The right choice of food is very important in controlling his
hyperactivity. Avoid giving him sugary foods, fried foods, junk
food, carbonated drinks, juices, dairy products and processed foods.
Instead give him lots of water, fresh meat, organic foods, multivitamins
and lots of raw vegetables and fruits. Read more on ADHD
diet therapy here.
2. Look into Natural Treatments:
There are many natural treatments that are effective without the side effects of medication. We have chosen to use herbal products from Native Remedies. Focus Formula for Children and Adults with ADHD has been very helpful. They also have products that have been shown to help calm anxious and overactive children.
3. DRAINING HIS ENERGIES:
Encourage him to have extra physical
activities. Let him play energetic sports for hours, let him
drain his energies. A tired body will make him sleep better, without
interupted sleep patterns. Running, jumping and exercising will give him opportunity
to release his excessive energy.
4. PREFER HIS CHOICES IN ACTIVITIES AND STUDIES:
Imposing things on him will make life more difficult for you and the child.
Whenever appropriate, opt for his choice of methods.
If having poor handwriting, messiness and sloppiness is an issue then give
him an option for alternative methods. As discussed in young
children with ADHD consider alternative methods for student
response e.g. tape recorder, oral reports, etc. and in senior grades
allow for use of a computer.
Use pencil with rubber grip. Teach organizational skills. Be sure the
student has daily, weekly and/or monthly assignment sheets; list
of materials needed daily; and consistent format for papers.
Have a consistent way for students to turn in and receive back
papers; reduce distractions. Assist student to keep materials in
a specific place (e.g. pencils and pens in pouch)
In activities even ask for the child’s preferences. Ask him
to choose between different physical
activities. Let him choose groups of his choice for physical
activities.
5. DON’T ABUSE, SCOLD, OR ACCUSE HIM:
Confront him only when necessary. ADHD children are very sensitive. They compare themselves to
other children and this may lead to emotional struggles including depression.
In such case, scolding him, accusing him, cursing him
or confronting his lies will only make things worse. Try
counseling and discussing rather than blaming him for things he did.
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