ADHD Guide 4 Schools new - Southern Education and Library Board
ADHD Guide 4 Schools new - Southern Education and Library Board
ADHD Guide 4 Schools new - Southern Education and Library Board
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<strong>ADHD</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 4 <strong>Schools</strong> <strong>new</strong> 25/5/04 8:16 pm Page 12<br />
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder<br />
A Practical <strong>Guide</strong> for <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Section 2 - WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP?<br />
<strong>ADHD</strong> is a complex disorder that has many components <strong>and</strong> therefore needs<br />
to be addressed in a number of ways. Very often, the most important thing<br />
that anyone can do for a child with <strong>ADHD</strong> is to take time to get to know them,<br />
<strong>and</strong> to underst<strong>and</strong> their condition <strong>and</strong> how it affects them. This can include<br />
spending time with the child, talking to their parents <strong>and</strong> other professionals<br />
<strong>and</strong> reading any reports that are available.<br />
The <strong>ADHD</strong>-friendly adult...<br />
Is aware of what life is like for the child with <strong>ADHD</strong><br />
Is warm <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
Is prepared to be flexible<br />
Has a well-developed sense of humour<br />
Works closely with parents<br />
These characteristics will go a long way to help make school life positive for<br />
any child, but they are particularly important for the child with <strong>ADHD</strong>.<br />
Strategies are useful, but positive relationships are more important.<br />
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