ADHD, Your Child and School

As a parent of a child that has been diagnosed withsee in sight. They can talk constantly and squirm and
ADHD and ADD, did you know that YOU are thefidget in their seats. Internally restless, they often feel
most important person in his/her life? Learning as muchthe need and stress the need to stay busy.
as you can about ADHD and how it can affect yourImpulsive behavior is another symptom of ADHD.
child in school, at home and is social situations, and withImpulsive children will often blurt our inappropriate
the help of your child's teachers, therapists, doctorscomments, display emotions and act without regard
and other family members, you can guide your childfor the consequences of their conduct. Signs of
towards success in the classroom, at home andhyperactivity-impulsivity are feeling restless, squirming
socially.while seated, running, climbing, or getting up from their
Hyperactive children seem to be on the go all the time.seats when quite behavior is expected, blurting out
Running around touching or playing with whatever theyanswers out of turn, can't wait in line or take turns.