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ADHD isn't just about difficulties with focus; it can impact many areas of life, including social relationships, academics, and emotions. Treatment is often more than just medication, involving a comprehensive plan tailored to the individual or family member's unique needs.
Strategies for Managing ADHD
- Sleep Routine: Ensuring consistent bedtime, free from electronic distractions, and a cool sleeping environment helps in managing ADHD symptoms.
- Exercise & Sports: Activities that encourage teamwork, mindfulness, and balance like soccer, ice skating, or martial arts are beneficial.
- Diet: Avoiding processed and high-sugar foods might help, though results may vary.
- School Accommodations: Tailored school support can make a significant difference. Here's an excellent overview.
Be cautious about claims that certain programs or diets can entirely cure ADHD.
Therapeutic Approaches
- Executive Function Coaching: This supports maximizing abilities in academics and social settings.
- Neurofeedback Treatment: An approach leading to positive changes in the brain. More information can be found here.
- Family Therapy: Useful when ADHD is coupled with anger or oppositionality.
Resources for Parents and Patients
Websites:
- Great online resource for parents of children with ADHD.
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - support group.
- LD Online - resources related to learning disabilities and ADHD.
Podcasts:
- ADDitude's podcast.
- Produced by an ADHD coach.
- By a mom of a child with ADHD.
Books:
- By Russel Barkley, PhD, with advice for parents.
- Focused on improving executive function skills in children & teens.
- Written by an expert, addressing explosive outbursts.
- Client-recommended book for oppositional defiant issues at home & school.
- Set of books for kids with anxiety or negative thinking.
If you're looking for the right school for your child with ADHD, this excellent podcast on what to ask might be helpful.
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