A teacher who understands ADHD and how to work with kids with ADHD will make a big difference in your child's school experience. You may need to help your child' s teacher learn more about how to work best with your child at school. Repeating instructions Not putting time limits on test and quizzes Helping the child organize Boosting the child's self-esteem Having consistent consequences for unacceptable behavior. One elementary school teacher who has several kids with ADHD in her class shares her ideas for how parents can work with teachers and how teachers need to change the way they teach . She suggests that parents get involved and help the teacher as much as possible.
Some people think medication is prescribed too much.
Others see it working and think it is a great idea. Whatever your feeling, be sure you know the basic facts about ADHD medications . Stimulant medicines like Ritalin, Dexedrine and Adderall have been used for a long time. The National Institute of Mental Health has great general information for parents on what you need to kno w when your child is taking a medication. There are also other kinds of medicine that your child's doctor may try if the stimulants don't work.