Helping Children with ADHD: Understanding Different Ways to Support Them
When it comes to helping kids with ADHD, there are many people who can provide support. Let’s learn about the different specialists and new ways of helping children with ADHD, from doctors and therapists to a new and exciting field called ADHD coaching.
1. Doctors: Medicines to Help
Doctors, like pediatricians and psychiatrists, can help by giving medicines to manage ADHD symptoms. They look at the child’s age, how they are growing, and how severe the symptoms are. The doctor keeps checking to make sure the medicine is working well and is safe.
2. Therapists: Support for Everything
Therapists, like psychologists and occupational therapists, are also important. Psychologists talk about feelings and behaviors, while occupational therapists help with daily skills. They teach kids how to cope with feelings and improve how they get along with others. This helps kids feel better overall.
3. ADHD Coaches: Something New and Exciting
ADHD coaching is a new way of helping. Coaches work with kids, helping them feel stronger and more confident. They teach about ADHD, work on skills, and make plans together. Research shows this might be good for kids, but we still need to learn more.
4. Parents: Learning How to Help
Parents play a big role too. They can learn special skills to help their child with ADHD. This is called parent training. It’s not about being a bad parent but learning how to support a child with ADHD. Parents learn about ADHD, how it affects their child, and ways to make things better at home.
Conclusion: Working Together for Kids
Helping kids with ADHD works best when everyone works together. Doctors, therapists, ADHD coaches, and parents all play a part. By using different ways of helping, we can make sure kids with ADHD get the support they need to do well.
References
Dr Daniel Peyton 