Things parents to know about kids with ADHD

Children with ADHD generally have difficulty in focusing on tasks and controlling their attention, which can make completing a project very challenging to them . ADHD  limits a person’s ability to study , focus or work, and it can lead to a situation of stress, anxiety, and depression . So one has to understand that Raising a child with ADHD isn’t like traditional childrearing method . Normal rule-making and household routines can become almost impossible for your child , depending on the type and severity of symptoms, so you’ll need to adopt a different and special approaches. Sometimes It can become frustrating for you to cope up with some of the behaviours which result from your child’s ADHD, but there are still many ways to make life easier.

Being a parent of special child you must accept the fact that children with ADHD have functionally different brains from those of other normal children. While children with ADHD  still try to learn what is acceptable and what isn’t, but there disorder  makes them more prone to impulsive behaviour.

Fostering the development of your child with ADHD means that you will have to modify your approach  to manage  the disruptive behaviour of your child. Medication is  the first step in your child’s treatment. You can also try Behavioural techniques for managing a child’s ADHD symptoms . 

Parenting tips for kids with ADHD 

• Some children with ADHD  find it hard to sit still. They may be quick to act on impulse and become easily distracted so being a parent it’s your call to understand your child’s behaviour .

• While any child of particular age can experience distraction and impulsiveness, these traits are more noticeable in those with ADHD.
• You should allow your child to choose between the options that promotes confidence and autonomy while helping your child to feel like normal kids of there age. 
• The symptoms of ADHD can make school, family, and social relationships difficult so try to manage your child mental state.
• ADHD is a brain-based disorder to diagnose it  you have to work with your childs health specialist. 
• There are different types of ADHD: predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation; predominantly inattentive presentation; combined presentation so understand the type which your kid is suffering from .
• Try to Avoid using negative language while talking to your kid because the positive feedback can help to build your child’s confidence.
• Good behaviour should be reinforced at very small age with praise. It is just as important for children with ADHD to learn what behaviours are acceptable to public by receiving praise, as it is for them to learn what is unacceptable.
• It is very essential for you to be patient and keep trying to make positive changes, in your child even if they take time. 
• Spending the entire day looking after your child can be exhausting. Take breaks where possible, you can do so by arranging a babysitter or trading off responsibilities with a partner. 
• The more energy and positive outlook a parent has, the better they can cope with stress.
• Don’t shy away from talking with your child about their health condition of ADHD. Make your  kids understand that having ADHD is not their fault, and that they can learn ways to improve the problems it causes on there emotional and mental status.
• It can be difficult to understand that all challenging behaviour is caused by ADHD, but all children misbehave sometimes. Learn which behaviours need Managing technique, and which ones are normal parts of growing up.
• Parents of children with ADHD should try to appreciate the challenges their child have overcome and should take pride in what they have achieved.
• Parents should encourage physical activity by providing active toys, such as balls and skipping ropes, teaching their child to ride a bike, or enrolling them in a team sport as this will really help them.
• Don’t try to work on everything in one go . Start with small. Try to Pick one thing to focus on.
• Never fail to Praise your child’s effort.
• Try using a large wall calendar to help to remind and Mark your child  duties. 
• Bedtime may be very difficult for children suffering from ADHD. Lack of the needed sleep exacerbates inattention, hyperactivity, and recklessness. 
• Children with ADHD welcome easily accessible distractions very close to them. Television, video games, and the computer encourage impulsive nature and should be regulated. By decreasing time with electronics and increasing time doing engaging activities outside the home, will help your child to have an outlet for energy built-up .
• Remember that you are the parent of a special child and, ultimately, you establish the rules for acceptable behaviour in your home. Be patient in nurturing, but don’t allow yourself to be bullied or intimidated by your child’s behaviours let your child know you believe in them and only see all the good things about them. Build resilience in them  by keeping your relationship with your child positive and loving.