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Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

Summertime Strategies To Address Your Child’s ADHD At Home

Jun 24, 2022
Dr. Carey Heller discusses behavioral strategies to manage a child's ADHD at home, including the importance of structure, consistency in addressing behaviors, and strategies for addressing ADHD during the summer. He also provides tips for taking kids with ADHD on vacation or day trips, such as planning ahead, identifying triggers, and maintaining sleep schedules.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining some structure during the summer break helps children with ADHD manage their symptoms and offset issues that can arise during unstructured days.
  • Consistency in having consequences and reinforcements for behaviors, along with positive reinforcement and constructive criticism, is crucial in behavioral plans for children with ADHD.

Deep dives

The Importance of Structure for Children with ADHD

Structure is crucial for children with ADHD as it provides guidance and helps with time management and task completion. During the summer break, maintaining some structure is important, even if it doesn't match the school year routine exactly. Adjustments can be made to accommodate the child's needs, such as adjusting sleep schedules or creating a morning routine. Consistency in structure helps offset issues that can arise during unstructured summer days.

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