Ten Tips for Parents of Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
Posted on August 07, 2015 by Kimberly Putman, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.
Tips to help parents of those with ADHD
1. Provide an abundance of positive feedback and reinforcement and search for ways to use other positive behavior strategies regularly
2. Build confidence through competence by working towards greater and great autonomy for your child
3. Work with your child instead so that your relationship is somewhat like a partnership regarding solution building for managing ADHD symptoms
4. Learn and utilize effective communication styles
5. Educate yourself and your child about ADHD including executive function deficient influences, medication options and strategies for managing symptoms
6. Improve the possibilities for success by providing or supporting routines, structures and a system of supervision that maximize the use of your child’s strengths and minimize the opportunities for derailment
7. Avoid negative interactions
8. When considering punishment, try to be wise by utilizing natural and/or logical consequences and only when necessary
9. Take care of yourself first so that you remain fresh and able to handle difficult situations as they arise.
10. Use professionals to help support the goals of your family – from experienced medication managers and therapists to professional coaches and teachers/tutors
