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ADHD in Reality: Practical Tips for Parents from Parents
ADHD Basics
ADHD’ers are typically challenged with:
Attention
Impulsivity
Organization
(possibly) Mood
(sometimes) Hyperactivity
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How does ADHD show up?
We have identified six (6) key aspects of life where these challenges show up in families
Organization
Emotionality & Impulsivity
Family Dynamic
Logistics At Home
At School
Impact on the Parent’s Life
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Activity #1
How Does ADHD show up at your house?
Fill in your worksheet
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Organization
Emotionality & Impulsivity
Family Dynamic
Logistics At Home
At School
Impact on the Parent’s Life
What do you do about it?
Six (6) Fundamental Steps to Effectively Manage ADHD in the family
Identification
Education
Treatment
Structure
Self Care (includes brain health)
Coaching
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We believe…
Parents are the Missing Link
in ADHD Treatment
ADHD is an ongoing issue requiring management
Kids need help from parents to learn to manage their ADHD
Parents need support & guidance to help their kids most effectively
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Activity #2
Choose at least one (1) area & brainstorm your role as a parent:
What’s your role?
Fill in your worksheet
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Identification
Education
Treatment
Structure
Self Care (brain health)
Coaching
ImpactADHD’s Parenting Action Model
Identify and Assess
Decide & Plan
Take Action
Rinse & Repeat
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Helping YOU Helps your KIDS
Take Care of Yourself!
• Put Yourself Back on Your List
(Put your Oxygen Mask on First)
• Model Healthy Choices
• Get the Help & Support you Need
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Turning Information into Action
• What did I learn today?
• How can I apply this in my life right now?
• What is a realistic action step for me to take this week?
• How can I set myself up for success?
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Take a Coach Approach to Parenting!
National Resources for Parents
CHADD – www.CHADD.org
National Resource Center on AD/HD: www.help4adhd.org
ADHDAware: www.adhdaware.org (ADHD awareness)
Edge Foundation: www.edgefoundation.org (ADHD coaching for students)
ADHD Coaches Organization: www.adhdcoaches.org (coaching for adults)
ImpactADHD: www.ImpactADHD.com (ADHD parent training & coaching)
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