Supporting Children with ADHD - Resources

Where to get support​

  • Young person (12-25yrs) – school, headspace, youth centres​
  • Child – school, GP, Stepping Stones (for those with trauma), Uni clinics or Canberra Developmental Clinic (private).
  • Parent 

- if you want individualised help, start with GP or Parentline ​

- support groups in person or online are excellent options​

Further information​

  • ADHD AUSTRALIA 

Australian advocacy & information sharing. 

Free online training for parents. 

- ADHD Information for the Canberra Region (Facebook Group) 

Additional resources​

Books:​

  • Parenting ADHD Now!: Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD​

- Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster​

- Easy read & very popular with parents​

  • ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life​

-Judith Kolberg & Kathleen Nadeau​

- More geared towards adults or teens​

  • The Academic Planner for students with ADHD​

- Leslie Jones​

Podcasts:​

  • Translating ADHD-Podcast with Cameron Gott & Shelly Collins​
  • ADHD Experts Podcast: many great guest speakers​
  • ADHD Essentials Podcast with Brandan Mahan​

Treatment Elements – Helpful Changes

At School:

Helpful accommodations include all the following:

  • Extended time for tests
  • Low distraction space
  • Ability to wear noise cancelling headphones
  • Additional breaks during extended tests/exams
  • Support to break-down & plan complex tasks
  • Provisions for recorded lectures or transcriptions of recordings
  • Technology/support to take notes
  • Meet with school staff/university staff before the course commences to discuss options and support
  • Individual examination rooms to minimise distractions

At Home: 

  • Depending on age – chore lists/tick boxes
  •  Visual prompts – e.g. wall charts for routines, checklists, post-it notes for reminders
  • Clear and simple instructions
  • Create a distraction free workspace
  • Use behavioural rewards
  •  “Gamify” required tasks
  • Be clear on expectations of the child/young person
  • Visible clocks – use of reminders, alarms
  • Encourage creating “homes” for storing items/things needed

 

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