ISO Suggestions re: ADHD

[Anonymous]

My 9 yo daughter, who has diagnosed with ADHD, often tells me I am "piling things" on her when I ask her to do more than one task. For example, if I ask her to go upstairs, change into her PJs and be sure to put her dirty clothes in the hamper, and then brush her teeth, she gets overwhelmed. Any suggestions on how to help her organize her mind around multiple tasks? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Kids with ADHD often have executive functioning issues--directions with more than one step can sometimes be tough to handle.

I would laminate pictures of her evening to do list--pjs, toothbrush, hamper and attach them with velcro to a piece of paper with an envelope at the bottom. She has a visual reminder and when each task is done, she puts the picture in the envelope. It could hang in the bathroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kids with ADHD often have executive functioning issues--directions with more than one step can sometimes be tough to handle.

I would laminate pictures of her evening to do list--pjs, toothbrush, hamper and attach them with velcro to a piece of paper with an envelope at the bottom. She has a visual reminder and when each task is done, she puts the picture in the envelope. It could hang in the bathroom.

This is what we do. I also will do instructions 1 instruction at a time (or two sets of instructions at a time at most).

[Anonymous]

Yes, for years, we had a nightly "chore" chart which included 4 things: put clothes in laundry basket; put on pjs; go potty; and brush teeth. The chart would have a different picture every week, and we'd use all different kinds of fun stickers. It became like a script in DD's head, so even though we don't do the chart anymore, she still does all the things she needs to do.

[Anonymous]

I make checklists for different times of the day. I find that after a week or two of using the checklist, it's routine and mine doesn't need the checklist anymore.

[Anonymous]

I have nightly "to do" lists for each kid taped on the mirrors in the bathroom. Firm bedtime rule. Firm routine. No screens on except weekend. But still I have to remind to do each item on the list and follow directions.