As Dr. Bob Brooks so eloquently reminds us, if one has a bigger sea of dysfunction to swim through then one must possess larger islands of competence to rest upon. Many communities are now offering such programs. Make certain, however, that you understand the philosophy of the program, staff involved, and the daily schedule of activities prior to enrolling your child. While many children with ADHD may not require a specialized summer program, they should, at the very least, be kept busy in organized activities. The topic of ADHD likely will continue to be the most widely researched and argued area in child development and psychopathology.
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