Step 4: Talk to your child’s teachers.
Fernando
“I am eleven years old and I just did my first puzzle. Before, when I wasn’t taking medicine, I’d start but never finish them. I’d end up throwing the pieces on the floor. This time I took a short break, but I stuck with it. And I did it! My mom is really proud of me. I’m proud of me too.”
Talking to your child’s teachers
Your child’s school may be able to help in many ways. Talk to your child’s teachers about ADHD.
- Ask if your child is having any problems in the classroom or on the playground.
- Tell the teachers that your child has ADHD, a common childhood illness.
- List any medications your child takes and explain any other treatments.
- Find out if your child can get any special services that help with learning.
To make sure your child gets all the help he or she needs, you can also talk to a guidance counselor at the school.
