How To Help Your Child With ADHD Succeed in School

What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control or CDC. The condition is often diagnosed in childhood.

Why Treatment and Management of ADHD is Important

Untreated and unmanaged ADHD can cause your child to experience difficulties with:

• Poor grades in school
• Problems building and keeping friendships
• Getting along with family members and siblings
• Responding to authority figures

What You Can Do to Help Your Child with ADHD Succeed in School

You can take several important steps to help your child succeed in school. Remember that creating structure in your child’s life is important, so you should:

• Establish clear goals and expectations for your child
• Have a daily routine so your child can become accustomed to achieving goals
• Use organizational tools like folders, calendars, and schedules

You want your child with ADHD to develop self-confidence to succeed in school, so you should:

• Praise and reward good behaviors
• Help your child stay organized
• Teach your child how to check their homework and correct mistakes

Taking breaks during homework sessions is important, too. Spending a short period outside or doing simple exercises can help your child focus on homework.

You need to communicate with your child to understand how your child is coping with ADHD. Regular visits with your pediatrician can help. Your pediatrician may need to adjust treatment to include:

• Medication therapy to maximize brain function, sharpen focus, and control behavior
• Behavioral therapy to learn impulse control and limit or eliminate inappropriate behavior
• Lifestyle modification to increase nutrients, limit sugar, and increase exercise to promote healthy habits

Want To Know More About ADHD?

To find out more about how to help your child with ADHD succeed in school, call Dr. Ronda Zulich, voted Best Pediatrician in Las Vegas since 2019, and Dr. David Barton at Southern Nevada Pediatric Center in Las Vegas, NV. You can reach them in the office by calling (702) 850-5437, so call today.