Have these conversations to help your child understand his ADHD, be comfortable with the teacher, make friends, and more.
conversations to have with your child. State the positives of ADHD by framing it constructively. Use phrases like, “You have a turbo-charged brain, meaning you have tons of great ideas and will have fun your whole life. But like a racecar, you need to know how to put on the brakes.”2 of 10may need help identifying classmates he can befriend. Early on, sit down and talk about his new classmates. Listen for clues about personalities that might complement his own.
are not well managed. You may need to adjust his medication. Keep the lines of communication open through the school year. Calling or emailing is probably easier than doing a face-to-face meeting.Talk With Your Child's Doctor If your child is on medication, talk to the prescribing doctor in late summer and make a plan for school. If this is the first time your child will be taking medication, schedule this appointment several weeks earlier, so you can fine-tune the dose and timing before school begins. Make sure your child has coverage during his most challenging classes.
A student undergoes a checkup with her doctor after school starts, another good item to have on your back-to-school list.A few weeks after school begins, have a follow-up conversation with your child’s prescribing doctor. Use the feedback from your child and her teacher, and your own observations, to decide if the current course of medication is right. Discuss any side effects you’ve noticed and how effective the treatment plan is throughout the day.
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