Improving The Counseling Process

Improving The Counseling Process

What You Can Do To Help Treat Your Child With ADHD

by Martin Franklin

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is usually diagnosed in children, although adults can also be diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is a treatable condition, although it does take time to get it right, as each person is different and one treatment may not necessarily work that well for another person. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you should take them to a counselor for treatment help. You can also help your child at home by making some changes for your child. Read on for helpful information.

Give Your Child Extra Time

If they have ADHD, your child will likely need extra time to get ready to go somewhere; they aren't going to be able to get ready at the drop of the hat. Just because you can do that doesn't mean your child will be able to. You need to provide extra time for your child to get ready, which means you need to get ready earlier as well. This way your child doesn't feel as rushed, and you won't get upset when it takes twice as long to go anywhere. It will help prevent you from being late wherever you are going as well.

Be Patient

You getting upset with your child when they aren't able to remember something or if your child gets too distracted is not going to help your child. You need to remember that your child needs your patience and understanding. Your child's mind doesn't necessarily work the same way as yours, so you need to put yourself in your child's shoes for a minute and consider how you would feel about having someone upset with you when you aren't capable or doing the things you're being asked to do. Have patience with your child.

Give Instructions In Steps

Your child may do better with steps when giving instructions. Rather than spouting off a lot of information all at once, you should give your child step-by-step instructions and do so slowly. Working in steps may help get to the end result you're looking for without any pushback or other issues along the way. 

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you need to get them the treatment necessary in order for them to be able to focus better, not just on school work, but in everyday life as well. For more information on ADHD treatment services, talk to your child's counselor about treatment options.. 


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Improving The Counseling Process

As a lifetime sufferer of depression, I have spent a great deal of time in therapy. One thing that I learned early on was the importance of having a good attitude and trying to figure out how to cope with some of the suggestions that my counselors gave me. I realized that when it came to having a good experience, the bulk of the responsibility fell in my lap. I started working hard to take their suggestions in stride and carefully analyze my life and my behavior. This blog is all about improving the counseling process by having a better attitude.