NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealing with a child who has
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder can be overwhelming for any parent.
Help4Life, Inc., a company dedicated to a total approach to dealing with ADHD
and other behavioral and learning disorders that includes parents, teachers,
physicians and the children themselves, has put together the following tips
for parents to help their ADHD child reach their full potential.
* Educate yourself on ADHD by speaking with your doctor, researching
at the library and using the Internet. Gather information regarding
different medications and treatments and their potential impacts and
side effects.
* Talk with your child about what ADHD means and how you can work
together to deal with ADHD in a positive manner.
* Be honest with your child's teachers and share all relevant information
regarding medication changes, side effects, treatment plans, recent
assessments and ongoing evaluation results.
* Role play classroom situations with your child that include events such
as how to behave on field trips, with substitute teachers, and during
school assemblies, so they are better prepared for changes in their
daily routine.
* Volunteer at your child's school to observe classroom behavior and to
assess the teacher's expectations.
* Garner the support of siblings and family members and educate them on
ADHD.
* Establish rules and boundaries for the child at home and enforce
consequences for their actions.
* Set a daily schedule, including homework time, to establish a routine.
* Get your child involved in non-academic activities they will enjoy such
as sports, music, scouts, and art. This will help the children explore
their creative sides, and allow them to release excess energy. Studies
show that children who participate in music or some other form of
artistic expression typically do much better in school.
* Spend quality time with your child everyday and don't forget to
celebrate individual successes.
Help4Life, Inc. is a privately held company based in Nashville, Tenn.,
specializing in delivering productivity enhancing tools that help school
administrators significantly improve the efficiency of assessing and managing
children with special needs. Help4Life's flagship product, PortEP, has been
adopted by 18 school districts and medical professionals in 9 states
nationwide. For more information about Help4Life please visit
http://www.Help4Life.com or email info@Help4life.com.
Media Contact: Silas Deane
(615) 244-8035
Silas@logicmediagroup.com
SOURCE Help4Life, Inc.
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http://www.Help4Life.com
CONTACT:
Silas Deane of Logic Media Group,
+1-615-244-8035, or e-mail, Silas@logicmediagroup.com, for
Help4Life, Inc.
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