Presented by the National Resource Center on ADHD

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1 Presented by the National Resource Center on ADHD

2 Ann Abramowitz, PhD Emory University Clinical Psychology & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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4 Ann Abramowitz, PhD Emory University Clinical Psychology & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Disclaimer: The information provided here is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 1U84DD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Ask the Expert webinars contents are solely the responsibility of the invited guest Expert and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC. Neither CHADD, the National Resource Center on ADHD, nor the CDC endorses, supports, represents or guarantees the accuracy of any material or content presented in the Ask the Expert webinars, nor endorses any opinions expressed in any material or content of the webinars. CHADD and the National Resource Center on ADHD offer webinars for educational purposes only; the information presented should not be regarded as medical advice or treatment information.

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8 Ann Abramowitz, PhD Emory University Clinical Psychology & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

9 School year School Classroom has regular schedule Home has regular schedule 9 1/2 months of school Same peer group Teachers trained to work with ADHD Summer No school Weeks may differ from one another Home schedule looser 2 1/2 months of summer Consecutive peer groups Activity leaders may lack understanding of ADHD

10 Easily bored Prone to impulsivity Need supervision May lose things May be accident-prone Misjudge time May lose newly developed self-management skills if not reinforced

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12 Make a plan Communicate the plan: talk about it and write it down Review the plan as often as necessary Reinforce child for knowing the plan and sticking to it

13 Interest level to child Amount of supervision required Adults skill with kids with ADHD Opportunities for developing social skills

14 Have a good bedtime routine Perhaps one bedtime for weekdays, another for weekends

15 Activities where the child can demonstrate skill Opportunities for exploring new media, crafts, and areas E.g.: wilderness skills, crafts, horseback riding, volunteering with younger kids

16 Build academic review into daily schedule Can be a time for tutoring in basic skills Reading for enjoyment

17 Consider carefully pros and cons of medication vacation and don t discontinue without discussing with physician. Hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention can detract from the quality of the child s participation in summer activities.

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19 Ann Abramowitz, PhD Emory University Clinical Psychology & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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22 The information provided in this episode of Ask the Expert is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 1U84DD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Ask the Expert webinars contents are solely the responsibility of the invited guest Expert and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC. Neither CHADD and the National Resource Center on ADHD, nor the CDC endorses, supports, represents or guarantees the accuracy of any material or content presented in the Ask the Expert webinars, nor endorses any opinions expressed in any material or content of the webinars. CHADD and the National Resource Center on ADHD offer webinars for educational purposes only; the information presented should not be regarded as medical advice or treatment information.