| With the diagnosis of your child with Attention Deficit | | | | medication, some behavior modification techniques, |
| Disorder, you may feel a plethora of mixed | | | | properly and consistently implemented will make a |
| emotions:relief, remorse, fear,disappointment or | | | | positive difference in your child's behavior and |
| frustration. However in the midst of all these turbulent | | | | academic performance. |
| and conflicting emotions, do not forget that your child's | | | | These prepare your child with lasting skills to provide |
| situation is not out of control. | | | | them with help in becoming efficient and productive. |
| There are a number of ways in which you can help | | | | The strategies for your child's actions and the |
| your child use his talents, and deal with ADD. | | | | consequences should be set by you. |
| The first and most important step is to learn all you | | | | Children suffering from ADD need to have well |
| can about ADD/ADHD and to educate yourself about | | | | defined limits set on their actions and must be treated |
| all the treatment options.In this way you can make an | | | | with steady discipline. |
| educated decision and will not fall prey to the myths | | | | You should be your child's best supporter, and must |
| and misinformation that is so rife. You would also | | | | encourage your child.Work as a team with your child's |
| become more aware of the popular treatments, and | | | | doctor and teachers to ensure steady progress in all |
| be more prepared to face what might come next. It | | | | the key areas of your child's life. |
| should also be helpful in preparing you to work with the | | | | And most importantly accept,love and cherish this |
| doctor for managing the disorder successfully.A good | | | | unique human being. Build his self-esteem and focus on |
| source of information can be found at | | | | the positive things he does. |
| Deciding to medicate your child or not is an entirely | | | | Join a good support group and reach out to other |
| personal one. According to some parents, being able | | | | parents who have been through what you are now |
| to provide their children with means to lead a normal | | | | experiencing.There are many excellent forums and |
| life is the best opportunity that they can give. But, for | | | | discussion groups on the internet and you are sure to |
| others,as was the was for me (and thousands of | | | | learn a lot from the experiences of others. |
| others) medication is not a good choice. However, no | | | | And don't loose heart. Having ADD or ADHD, whilst |
| matter what you decide, you should be sure of it and | | | | certainly a challenge, is not the end of the world. In fact, |
| well informed about your choice. | | | | it's the beginning of a new and exciting future for your |
| You need to be aware of the variety of treatment | | | | child. One where he can become the unique, talented |
| options available, and even if your child is taking | | | | and wonderful human being he was born to be. |