Medical Author: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Medically Reviewed on 3/21/2019
Doctor's Notes on 10 Tips for Parenting a Child With ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition (possibly 11% of school-aged children) with signs and symptoms of hyperactivity, inability to sit still or pay attention ad impulsivity; however, these symptoms vary from mild to severe.
The exact causes of ADHD are not fully understood; it is believed to be related to both chemical changes in the brain and inherited or genetic factors. However, parents, teachers, therapists and other have recommended ways to help the child:
- Work as a team
- Use routines
- Define rules and expectations
- Use positive feedback
- Use consequences for negative behaviors
- Use specific instructions
- Do one thing at a time
- Help stop distractions; manage time
- The parents and caregivers are models; they may do as you do
- Encourage the child especially where they excel
Childhood ADHD : Test, Symptoms & Medication Quiz
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ADHD in Children
Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is a condition in which a child's inability to focus and concentrate on a task or purpose interferes with their emotional, academic, or social functioning. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and/or inattention. -
Parenting
Parenting is the hardest and best job you'll ever have. By definition, parenting is on-the-job training with a very steep learning curve. Discipline strategies by necessity are often age related. -
Tips for Parenting a Teen With ADHD
More than 40% of children with ADHD have ADHD as an adolescent. Symptoms of ADHD in teens include irritability, boredom, and restlessness. As no two teenagers are alike, it is essential to develop a repertoire of ways to parent a teenager with ADHD.
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Kasper, D.L., et al., eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Ed. United States: McGraw-Hill Education, 2015.