ADHD Dude Blog
Each morning at Trip Camp, we have morning learning time for about 45 minutes, which is when we talk about topics like:
-What do you talk about with a bunch of guys you've never met before
-Your responsibility in making and sustaining friendships
-Understanding how you're coming across to others...
About 16 years ago, as a School Social Worker, I worked with an Occupational Therapist named "Kim." Kim was a single mom to a boy with nonverbal autism. She did not have it easy. Her ex-husband had significant mental health issues and was not equipped to deal with their son, even for short...
Key Takeaways:
- A lack of expectations at home can lead kids with ADHD to feel entitled to things in life, like their phones and video games.
- Over-giving without expecting help teaches them life owes them everything.
- Balancing rewards with responsibilities is essential for their...
Key Takeaways:
- Most teachers, including special education teachers, receive minimal training in ADHD.
- Private schools that market to the ADHD community don't always provide the most optimal learning environment for a child with ADHD.
- As an experienced School Social Worker and School...
Key Takeaways:
- Explore effective parenting strategies for managing your child's gaming habits.
- Emphasize the importance of steering clear of violent or inappropriate games for younger kids.
- Follow the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of no more than one hour of screen time...
As a parent, do you often find yourself in a loop of punishing your child, only to see no change in their behavior? This can be a frustrating and disheartening experience, especially when your efforts seem futile. I'm here to shed light on why traditional punishments might not be effective for...