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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by psychotherapist and Understood expert @StephanieSarkis to discuss how to help kids with #ADHD thrive.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by psychotherapist and Understood expert StephanieSarkis to discuss how to help kids with #ADHD thrive. https://t.co/Ss7YzHTH2s via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
Edie from Washington, DC. Academic therapist building an international tribe of teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD. Don't forget the workplace. #LDchat
Q1. It’s common for kids with #ADHD to have trouble expressing their emotions. What are some strategies to help a child with ADHD who’s struggling with frustration or anger? #ldchat
A1. Have your child take a few deep breaths. Find the cause of anger and frustration. Help your child name their emotions. Acknowledge that feeling anger and frustration is okay, it's what you do with those feelings that counts. #ldchat#ADHD
My older kids with ADHD don't usually have difficulty expressing anger. The challenge is that they are usually feeling something else. Let them run the show. Take on the role of mentor who listens, not gives advice. #LDchat
My older kids with ADHD don't usually have difficulty expressing anger. The challenge is that they are usually feeling something else. Let them run the show. Take on the role of mentor who listens, not gives advice. #LDchat
No worries! Q1. It’s common for kids with #ADHD to have trouble expressing their emotions. What are some strategies to help a child with ADHD who’s struggling with frustration or anger? #ldchat
RT Q1. It’s common for kids with #ADHD to have trouble expressing their emotions. What are some strategies to help a child with ADHD who’s struggling with frustration or anger? #ldchathttps://t.co/k3Lb8Bg5fZ via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT StephanieSarkis: A1. Have your child take a few deep breaths. Find the cause of anger and frustration. Help your child name their emotions. Acknowledge that feeling anger and frustration is okay, it's what you do with those feelings that counts. #ldchat#ADHD via Und…
RT RT Jen_Pusateri: A1: Frustration & anger don't happen for no reason. Find out the problem, then break the solution into small, manageable chunks. #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT edielovesmath: UnderstoodOrg My older kids with ADHD don't usually have difficulty expressing anger. The challenge is that they are usually feeling something else. Let them run the show. Take on the role of mentor who listens, not gives advice. #LDchat via Understood…
@dawnmpace Meet with teacher to talk about multimodal teaching, and incorporating your kid's interests into lesson planning. Many teachers I've worked w/ have been happy to do this. #ldchat
A2. @UnderstoodOrg Positive self-esteem helps any kid, but kids with #ADHD hit more "speed bumps" than other kids. Use positive reinforcement - catch your kids being good. Use a reward system. Find activities where your child can excel. #ldchat
RT DrSharonSaline No worries! Q1. It’s common for kids with #ADHD to have trouble expressing their emotions. What are some strategies to help a child with ADHD who’s struggling with frustration or anger? #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT angela_lange25: UnderstoodOrg A1: the earlier we practice & model effective coping strategies we are building strong healthy behaviors #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT Q2. How does having positive self-esteem help a child with #ADHD, and what are some ways we can help a child develop it? #ldchathttps://t.co/M3eXt15Kb1 via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT StephanieSarkis: A2. UnderstoodOrg Positive self-esteem helps any kid, but kids with #ADHD hit more "speed bumps" than other kids. Use positive reinforcement - catch your kids being good. Use a reward system. Find activities where your child can excel. #ldchat …
A2. Sometimes I give parents a "golf counter" and have them click how many times they are positive w/ their kid during the day. It's a helpful reminder & encourages positive reinforcement. #ldchat
A2. I’ve noticed that kids who have ability to fully follow and develop a passion cope significantly better. Their loves must be nurtured. #ldchat#adhd
A2: Having self-esteem helps an ADHD child regulate their reactions better because they aren't as dependent on others for approval. We can help them gain self-esteem by encouraging them to pursue their strengths and talents. #ldchat
A2. Older kids with ADHD have spent more than a decade as the "other." We build self-esteem by finding something they excel at. Speak out. Brag. But don't forget to help others. Self-esteem is nothing without empathy. #LDchat
#LDChat. I find that helping them realize that no question is stupid helps reduce fear and shame. No one can learn or express themselves well when they feel these feelings.
Q1. It’s common for kids with #ADHD to have trouble expressing their emotions. What are some strategies to help a child with ADHD who’s struggling with frustration or anger? #ldchat
#LDChat. I find that helping them realize that no question is stupid helps reduce fear and shame. No one can learn or express themselves well when they feel these feelings.
Q1. It’s common for kids with #ADHD to have trouble expressing their emotions. What are some strategies to help a child with ADHD who’s struggling with frustration or anger? #ldchat
A2: A golf counter is such an effective tool for parents, teachers and kids to keep track of positive emotions and interactions daily. Great Advice #LDChat
A2. Sometimes I give parents a "golf counter" and have them click how many times they are positive w/ their kid during the day. It's a helpful reminder & encourages positive reinforcement. #ldchat
@RainCityReading Yes, if you tap into what your kid is passionate about, it makes a world of difference. And if your kid has #ADHD, it's perfectly okay if they have many interests at once! #ldchat
A2. I’ve noticed that kids who have ability to fully follow and develop a passion cope significantly better. Their loves must be nurtured. #ldchat#adhd
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How do I help a 14 yr boy, who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2012, and in 2016, a psychologist diagnosed him with "anxiety disorder", with sure signs of anxiety and has been bullied in public school for three yrs.?
A2: with the amazing strengths these children have it is essential to build positive behaviors & self-esteem. There energy & creativity are absolutely needed in this world! #ldchat
Positive self esteem can give kids with ADHD confidence when they may feel that failing is out of their control. Seek out the unique gifts they have, some of which may be enhance by the ADHD, & highlight these with positive reinforcements. #LDChat
A2: Positive self-esteem in a child with #ADHD. The feeling of mastery and the wish to experience it again is the key to self-esteem and confidence, as well as motivation. #LDChat
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How do I help a 14 yr boy, who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2012, and in 2016, a psychologist diagnosed him with "anxiety disorder", with sure signs of anxiety and has been bullied in public school for three yrs.?
RT RT StephanieSarkis: A2. Sometimes I give parents a "golf counter" and have them click how many times they are positive w/ their kid during the day. It's a helpful reminder & encourages positive reinforcement. #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT Jen_Pusateri: A2: Having self-esteem helps an ADHD child regulate their reactions better because they aren't as dependent on others for approval. We can help them gain self-esteem by encouraging them to pursue their strengths and talents. #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld…
RT RT edielovesmath: UnderstoodOrg A2. Older kids with ADHD have spent more than a decade as the "other." We build self-esteem by finding something they excel at. Speak out. Brag. But don't forget to help others. Self-esteem is nothing without empathy. #LDchat via Understoo…
@goalbookapp has great resources for #UDL (Universal Design for Learning) which asks teachers to provide students with multiple means (multiple modalities) of engagement, representation and action & expression. #UDL is a game-changer for ADHD kids! #ldchathttps://t.co/VbdJmUGJZs
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@edielovesmath, @StephanieSarkis, @DawnMPace, @goalbookapp
A3. Parents role-model advocacy for their kids w/#ADHD. Kids shouldn't be expected to manage their own accommodations. Self-advocacy is a skill that kids w/ ADHD learn over time. Kids w/ ADHD are 1-3 years younger developmentally, & still need parental support in college. #ldchat
YES! Mastery is huge. That’s part of why I like to teach my kids at least a few things none of their peers know about their written language. While working towards mastery of literacy, they have something specific to teach others. #ldchat
A3. Self-advocacy usually kicks for kids w/ #ADHD when they are high school or older, and they still need more parent involvement even in college. #ldchat
A3: Kids with ADHD (especially girls without the H) can fall through the cracks. If they learn to ask for help, their needs may never be seen. #personalexperience#adhdgirlsunite#ldchat
The National Institutes of Mental Health has some good ADHD research. There's a lot of information on the comorbidity of ADHD and mental illness. #LDchat
The National Institutes of Mental Health has some good ADHD research. There's a lot of information on the comorbidity of ADHD and mental illness. #LDchat
RT RT drhallowell: A2: Positive self-esteem in a child with #ADHD. The feeling of mastery and the wish to experience it again is the key to self-esteem and confidence, as well as motivation. #LDChathttps://t.co/NZ8NernZcc via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT drhallowell: A3: Self-advocacy is knowing your limitations & being self-aware to communicate that you may need help. We all need help sometimes! #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
A4. Accommodations are key - including: not having recess taken away for ANY reason; all instructions in writing; seating at front of room; reduction in homework; extended time on tests; testing in separate & quiet location; not having handwriting counted as a grade. #ldchat
A4. Recess should NEVER be taken away, whether due to classroom behavior, not completing classwork, or standardized testing. Have it added to 504/IEP plan. #ldchat
A3. Self-advocacy is especially important for teens and young adults with ADHD. Accommodations are unlikely without asking for them. Remind them that they're just looking to level the playing field. The trick is to encourage them to stand out among others. #LDchat
A4: Tons of ideas!
-Sit in the front row
-A place for everything and everything in its place (homework folder, return to school folder, work to be completed folder, etc.
-Checklists!!!
- Break large reading assignments into small 5-10 page chunks
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A4. Playground is where we learn our social skills, and kids w/ #ADHD need to have that time to exercise (boost neurotransmitters) & sharpen social skills. #ldchat
