PARENTS' GUIDE Adjusting To ADD And ADHD

(NAPSI)-Parenting a child with ADD or ADHD can be a challenging undertaking. However, applying specific behavior strategies can help families manage these conditions. The Eckerd Academy--a residential alternative school for youth with ADD, ADHD and other emotional behavioral challenges--offers the following pointers: • Establish a clear set of rules for everyone in the household so that other family members can serve as role models. • Maintain a predictable daily routine. • Give user-friendly directions. Using a combination of verbal and physical cues serves both to model appropriate body language and to reinforce the child's focus. • Prepare for new surroundings and situations. Unfamiliar conditions can often exacerbate attention problems. • Set up a system of rewards and consequences. For more information, visit www.eckerdacademy.org or call (800) 914-3937. The organization has locations in Georgia, Tennessee and Florida.

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