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• 5 things parents and teachers need to know about ADHD
• What to do When You're Overwhelmed with an ADHD Child
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• Is it ADD or ADHD?
• Five Tips for Parents of a Child with ADHD

A behaviour management plan can help both you and your child with managing his behaviour. The best plans take into account what suits your child and family. And it also makes it easier and safer for anyone who has to supervise your child with her medication.

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As your child moves into the teenage years, you and he might face new challenges in managing his behaviour. This is typical. Here are some ideas that might be useful for encouraging your child to take responsibility for managing his own behaviour :. For more on managing teenage behaviour, you can check out our articles on encouraging good behaviour in teenagers , dealing with disrespectful behaviour in teenagers and discipline strategies for teenagers.

Teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD might need support to get along better with others. For example:. Good parent-teen relationships tend to lead to children having positive relationships with peers.

So being warm and supportive, staying connected and actively listening to your child can help her with social and friendship skills. Teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD can have problems at school. They often struggle to be organised and prepared for classes.

Many also have learning difficulties. Here are some strategies to help your child manage energy levels and maintain focus :. If your child needs medication to help her manage her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD , this will be included in her behaviour management plan. Stimulant medications Doctors will sometimes prescribe stimulant medications for children and teenagers diagnosed with ADHD if their symptoms are causing significant problems. This can help teenagers maintain focus and complete tasks. Stimulants can also help with self-control, which means they might help teenagers get along better with others.

Methylphenidate is the most commonly used medication of this type. Other stimulant medications are dexamphetamine or lisdexamfetamine. Lisdexamfetamine is sold under the brand name Vyvanse.

If your child has been prescribed stimulant medication, your doctor should be monitoring him closely. If there are side effects that are causing problems, your doctor might change the type, dose or timing of medication to help with this.

Stimulants might make teenagers feel too quiet or just not themselves. If this happens, teenagers can usually stop the medication without any withdrawal symptoms. Other medications Although stimulant medications are generally the best for treating ADHD, there are also some other medications available. These include Strattera atomoxetine , Catapres clonidine and Intuniv guanfacine. These are sometimes used for teenagers who get side effects from using stimulants.

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As she matures, she might be able to function well without medication. As children get older, they often want to take more responsibility for their medication, which is a good thing. Listening to your child will also help you understand how the medication affects his daily activities. You might suggest she has part of her appointments alone with the doctor.

Here are some options for you to think about:.

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Skip to content Skip to navigation. So the kids need help, and successfully treating A. There is that essential education — for the child and the family — about what A. For parents, this means trying to provide structure, to give positive feedback and set consistent limits, all worthy goals for any child.

Is it ADD or ADHD?

But frustratingly, Dr. Bertin said, A. She tells parents that she likens refusing medication to refusing to wear glasses. Families should not expect simple answers, or short-term solutions. Parents have to take care of themselves, and pay attention to the family dynamic, looking for ways to help everyone thrive.

Five Tips for Parents of a Child with ADHD

Look for areas of life where the child is successful and for ways to spend positive time together, Dr. Bertin suggested. Make sure the child is getting all the appropriate interventions at school, and look for resources to help with the home side of academics. And watch for sibling issues. It may not be healthy for a child who does not have A.