ADHD Resources
There are many functions and activities that people with ADHD struggle with, because their brains process information differently. It is important to have strategies to help them manage their ADHD and assist them in everyday tasks. Below is some helpful information and other recourses!
Elementary kids might struggle with winding down at bedtime and going to bed. They struggle with transitions, like moving from one task to another one. They also struggle with homework. They need structure to their routine.
- Learn More
- Fidgets
- Backstory
There are many different types of tools; some examples are timers, fidgets, and specialized organization systems. An important note is there are many types of fidgets that do different things. Certain kids might like one and get frustrated by another, and different kids might have different options about one fidget.
Fidgets can help keep to keep kids attention, but sometimes it can cause distractions. In school, teachers tend to be open to letting kids have fidgets as long as they don’t distract the other students.
Another thing to keep in mind when trying out fidgets, some kids like to hear sounds and others like to feel different textures. Kids may have different sensory needs, and they might like/dislike certain fidgets because of their sensory stimulation.
Many people with ADHD struggle with organization skills, processing big lists, and comprehending long sets of instructions. They might get overwhelmed when given long sets of instructions or big tasks because their brains process information differently.
It is important to teach kids with ADHD organization skills. Help them to find strategies and routines that work with them.
Some kids may have socialization issues; they might say things without thinking first. They might struggle with not having a filter or picking up on social cues.
Another important thing for people with ADHD is sleep. Many kids with ADHD have extra energy, and that can make it difficult for them to fall asleep or wind down at bedtime.
There are some strategies to help with this; for example they can take medication to help them sleep at night or parents can have them run round the room or bounce on a trampoline before bed to get out any excess energy.
Overall, It is important to learn about ADHD and research different ways to help ADHD kids. You could talk to other parents of ADHD kids, or check out some of the linked resources about ADHD.