Your child has ADHD? How to work with the child's teacher

Children with ADHD benefit from open communication and aid from their teachers and parents. Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, talks about the best methods for encouraging teacher involvement.

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Kids with ADHD often receive a lot of negative feedback for their behavior, and their self-esteem can suffer as a result. But learning that they have the power to make

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choices that earn them positive feedback and rewards can be very motivating.

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I'm Dr. Altmann. If your child has ADHD, thriving in school can be a big challenge. Partnering with your child's teacher

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is the number one thing you can do to help him succeed in school. It's crucial to have an open, communicative relationship

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with teachers so you can discuss how your child is doing. It helps you keep tabs on his progress and address potential problems before they

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mushroom into big issues. Try these tips. Have your child carry a small journal back and forth

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to school each day. Teachers can jot down notes to you about his behavior and school performance, and you can raise any questions or concerns you may have.

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Establish a reward system so your child knows good things, like extra playtime, happen if he works hard to do what's asked of him.

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In school, kids with ADHD often receive a lot of negative feedback for their behavior, and their self-esteem can suffer as a result.

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But learning that they have the power to make choices that earn them positive feedback and rewards can be very motivating.

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I'm Dr. Altmann. For more ways to raise happy, healthy kids, check out all our smart tips.