Homework Tips for Teens with ADHD/ADD

Here are some useful tips for parents who have teens with ADD/ADHD.

1. Have your child get phone numbers and names of classmates in your area in case they forget their assignments or have questions about the homework in general.

2. Have your child tackle the most difficult homework assignment first. If left until the last to be done your child could stretch out the other work he or she has in order to prolong the assignment.

3. Have your child keep a planner. This shouldn't be too difficult as most schools now provide them. Make sure your child is keepingit up to date so they do not have to rely on their memory.

4. Make sure your child has a neat and organized space in which to do their homework. Stock it with all the supplies they may need; pencils, paper and books.

5. Make sure your child keep a organized backpack. Empty old homework and assignments out of their folder on a daily basis.

6. If they have a rather long involved project to complete have them do it a little at a time and not all at once at the last minute. This will overwelm them. I have a schedule for Eric to follow when he has big projects so he can check off one by one what he has completed.

7. It is better for your child to take breaks for every 30-45 mins they do. Make them short breaks and I wouldn't suggest "television breaks".

8. Flash cards are a great tool for teens with ADHD/ADD. You can utilize them in almost any subject.