Homework & ADHD

Homework & ADHD

As a parent of a 10 year old boy with ADHD homework time is a nightmare!!  At our school the children have Ipad Mini's with all of their homework to be done through the device.  It's a learning process to say the least!  As I have learned children with ADHD need a routine for EVERYTHING!!

A Homework routine is best here is some guidelines -

• Check your child's homework assignment book daily.  Be aware of what is accepted of the child.  You may need to get a copy of this directly from the teacher.
• Set a time when homework is to be done each day.  We actually set a timer for each task.
• Provide a quiet and calm environment with no distractions. Do not allow other family members to interrupt.
• Allow your child to use the computer if the homework requires it.  Set a time frame so they don't stray away from the task on hand.
• Schedule breaks during homework so they can "let off steam" ADHD kids tends to get frustrated easily.  Allow them a break to go do something else and come back to the task.
• Praise/Reward your child for completing homework - us a star chart or something similar  that after so many they get a reward of their choice.  Positive feedback makes all the difference.

 I'd love to hear what works for you and your child.  Please feel free to comment!