Here are some tips and ideas that may help develop your child's natural abilities and help your child achieve his or her potential at school and at home.

Suggestions for managing your child's ADHD

Tips for Parents

1. When you make rules, make them simple, specific, and post them in writing so your child can easily see them.
2. Congratulate your child when s/he completes each step of a task. Make sure your child understands the rules.
3. Reward good behavior.
4. Provide clear, consistent expectations, directions and limits.
5. Try to remain patient and calm when dealing with your child.
6. Look for every opportunity to offer praise and positive reinforcement.
7. Punish behavior, not the child.
8. Expect that children will have good days and bad days.