1. ADHD in Reality:
Practical Tips for Parents from Parents
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2. ADHD Basics
ADHD’ers are typically challenged with:
 Attention
 Impulsivity
 Organization
 (possibly) Mood
 (sometimes) Hyperactivity
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3. How does ADHD show up?
We have identified six (6) key aspects of life
where these challenges show up in families
 Organization
 Emotionality & Impulsivity
 Family Dynamic
 Logistics At Home
 At School
 Impact on the Parent’s Life
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4. Activity #1
How Does ADHD show up at your house?
Organization
Emotionality & Impulsivity
Family Dynamic
Logistics At Home
At School
Impact on the Parent’s Life
Fill in your worksheet
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5. What do you do about it?
Six (6) Fundamental Steps to Effectively
Manage ADHD in the family
 Identification
 Education
 Treatment
 Structure
 Self Care (includes brain health)
 Coaching
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6. We believe…
Parents are the Missing Link
in ADHD Treatment
 ADHD is an ongoing issue requiring management
 Kids need help from parents to learn to manage
their ADHD
 Parents need support & guidance to help their
kids most effectively
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7. Activity #2
What’s your role?
Choose at least one (1) area & brainstorm your role as a parent:
Identification
Education
Treatment
Structure
Self Care (brain health)
Coaching
Fill in your worksheet
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8. ImpactADHD’s Parenting Action Model
Identify
and Assess
Rinse & Decide &
Repeat Plan
Take
Action
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9. Helping YOU Helps your KIDS
Take Care of Yourself!
• Put Yourself Back on Your List
(Put your Oxygen Mask on First)
• Model Healthy Choices
• Get the Help & Support you Need
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10. Turning Information into Action
• What did I learn today?
• How can I apply this in my life right now?
• What is a realistic action step for me to
take this week?
• How can I set myself up for success?
Take a Coach Approach to Parenting!
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11. National Resources for Parents
CHADD – www.CHADD.org
National Resource Center on AD/HD: www.help4adhd.org
ADHDAware: www.adhdaware.org (ADHD awareness)
Edge Foundation: www.edgefoundation.org (ADHD coaching for students)
ADHD Coaches Organization: www.adhdcoaches.org (coaching for adults)
ImpactADHD: www.ImpactADHD.com (ADHD parent training & coaching)
How to contact us:
Elaine@ImpactADHD.com
Diane@ImpactADHD.com
404-231-0390
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