People with Attention Deficit Disorder, especially children, don’t always behave in an appropriate manner when confronted with a new or unexpected situation.
As a parent, one of the ways that you can help your ADD Student is to help them anticipate and plan for these kinds of events.
Childhood is filled with new experiences and situations: attending a new school, going to a new friends home for a playdate, attending weddings, funerals, parties, going to a nice restaurant – the list is endless.
When you know that your child will soon be experiencing something new, it is helpful to talk to them beforehand. Tell them what to expect and talk about what kind of behavior is appropriate. It may seem obvious to you, but it often isn’t for someone with ADHD.
Giving your child an idea beforehand can help relieve anxiety (yours and theirs) and insure that the experience is a positive one.
Anticipation can help kids with ADD get used to the idea of whatever that new thing is, thus, preventing overexcitement when it finally comes to pass.
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