Resources for Parents of a Child with ADHD

Supporting your child with ADHD at home can be very tiring. But to help your child succeed, you'll need to coach daily. You'll find it's easier if you have a practical and meaningful plan geared to his level of development.

Stick to a regular schedule each day. Children with ADHD function much better in a structured environment.
Catch your child being GOOD! Give him lots of praise and encouragement.
Keep directions short and simple. You can even have her repeat the directions back to you to help her remember what you want her to do.
Prepare your child for changes in the normal routine. Go over the changes and make sure he understands what will be expected of him.
Work with the doctors and the school. These are people who also want what is best for your child. Keep the lines of communication open.

Resources for Parents of a Child with ADHD
CHADD
ADD
Amercian Academy of Pediatrics: ADHD Guidelines
Amercian Academy of Pediatrics Parent Pages: ADHD and Your School-Aged Child
American Psychiatric Association: Fact Sheet on ADHD

Books
Taking Charge of ADHD
By Russell Barkley, Ph.D.

Driven to Distraction
By Edward Hallowell and John Ratey

All About Attention Deficit Disorder
By Thomas Phelan, Ph.D.

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
By Thomas Phelan

Putting On the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding ADHD
By Patricia O. Quinn, M.D. and Judith M. Stern, M.A.

The Best of 'Brakes': An Activity Book for Kids With ADD
By Patricia O. Quinn, M.D. (Editor) and Judith M. Stern, M.A.(Editor)

Videos
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
By Thomas Phelan