ADHD Children

Cleaning a room can be overwhelming to the child with ADHD. Having a schedule and time strategies can help.

Jan 31, 2010 - Lynn Moore

Kids with ADHD are impulsive. Holiday excitement can make it worse. Try these strategies to add special activities and reduce the number of instances of kids acting out.

Dec 12, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder need something to do. A gift that provides fine or gross motor activity can fill that need.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Why do children with special needs seem to act out when they have a day off school? The lack of regular routine is often difficult to manage for the ADHD child.

Nov 14, 2009 - Lynn Moore

School materials, clothes, and toys can seem like a mountain to the child with ADHD who is asked to clean his room.

Nov 7, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have difficulty keeping track of time. Make a visual calendar reminder with a few basic supplies.

Oct 31, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Children and tweens with ADHD are much more likely to act up when they are away from home. The setting and the expectations play a huge part in the consequent behavior.

Oct 27, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Children with ADHD are often frustrated as they head back to school. Expectations at home and school can be confusing and overwhelming.

Aug 30, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Deciding what to pack for the dorm room of a student with ADHD can be frustrating. Organize essential items. Reduce the amount that will be taken.

Jul 26, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Many children with special needs struggle with organization. Reduce the amount of things in the closet of the child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Jul 18, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Summer is often a time of cleaning out unneeded items. The child with ADHD will benefit from having fewer things to keep organized.

Jul 11, 2009 - Lynn Moore

As Canada Day is here and the Fourth of July is around the corner, remember to prepare kids with special routine needs for the change in routine.

Jun 30, 2009 - Lynn Moore

May and June are known for end of school events, graduations, and weddings. Often the child with Attention Deficit Disorder finds sitting and being quiet a challenge.

May 23, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Change (large or small) this can trigger impulsive behaviors and some anxiety to the child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

May 12, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Boost the ADHD child's confidence and school success by helping him maintain an organized backpack. Create a schedule for taking care of the backpack.

Mar 28, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Choosing and equipping the right backpack can add to the ADHD child's success.

Mar 27, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Most kids enjoy having a friend sleep over. The child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will benefit from pre-established guidelines for activities.

Mar 19, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids with ADHD and those on the autism spectrum thrive with the structure of a daily routine.

Nov 1, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children who have a learning disability often have difficulty with reading skills. These Fourth of July activities are sure ways to practice those skills.

Jun 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Can we keep it? The age-old pet question comes from kids of all ages.

Jan 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

ADHD kids are impulsive. Parenting strategies do not have to be. Read ways to plan on being a better parent in 2008.

Dec 31, 2007 - Lynn Moore

The holidays can be a welcome break of sleep-late mornings and spontaneous activities. This time without a regular schedule can cause the ADHD child to be overwhelmed.

Dec 28, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Strategies for Christmas shopping with the ADHD child.

Nov 30, 2007 - Lynn Moore

More special needs camps are being developed for fun summer enrichment. Blue Compass offers therapeutic wilderness adventure programs for kids with learning differences.

Feb 1, 2010 - Shelley Dillon

Raising a child with ADHD can cause unhealthy amounts of stress in parents. Learning techniques to reduce stress can benefit both child and parent.

Nov 22, 2009 - Sara Sherrer

The per capita use of sugar in the United States is about 120 pounds. The results of all that sugar is most likely obesity or tooth decay, not ADHD

Nov 21, 2009 - Harvey Craft

An ADD diagnosis is not the end of the world. It simply means that parents must adapt their parenting style to be simple & specific, while keeping the environment calm.

Nov 15, 2009 - Lori Nash

Having a child with Attention Deficit Disorder can turn any parent's life upside down. Setting a flexible schedule up may help minimize problems at home.

Sep 17, 2009 - Jennifer Wagaman

Kids with ADHD can really benefit from the right school supplies. Color, simple designs, labels can make it easier to be organized and stay focused

Aug 12, 2009 - Katherine Spitz

Children with attention disorders tend to be very disorganized which leads to parental frustration. Here are some strategies to help them get organized!

Jul 10, 2009 - Kristin Colangelo

In this faced paced, 24/7 society, children are faced with constant pressure. With seemingly so much to do, it is remarkable that they can focus on a specific task.

Apr 22, 2009 - Christin Aitchison

Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist is the author of Total Focus, a program designed to aid parents and teachers as they work with students with ADHD.

Apr 20, 2009 - Jennifer Wagaman

True organization starts with an organized thought process and the ability to focus on a specific task, assess that task, and then break it down into workable pieces.

Mar 25, 2009 - Christin Aitchison

A key challenge for an ADD/ADHD child is mastering organization. The definition of organize is "to put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole."

Mar 14, 2009 - Christin Aitchison

Children with ADD/ADHD have many troubles with their conduct. Token economies are one way to motivate children to change their behaviors in exchange for wanted rewards.

Feb 7, 2009 - Marigold Merenda

Parents and children who have ADHD can get impatient and frustrated with detail-laden holiday projects, but activities can easily be adapted for stress-free fun.

Dec 7, 2008 - Katherine Spitz

Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD - now what? Beyond the doctor visits and possible medication, the most powerful thing you can do is to talk with your child.

Oct 27, 2008 - Kristin Colangelo

Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.

Aug 14, 2008 - Mary Desaulniers