Jan 11
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Very quickly I’m going to give a few tips for you parents struggling to teach a child with ADD. (Hubby is making popcorn for the movie we’re watching and I’ve got a minute.)
First, protein in the morning for breakfast is absolutely essential for optimal brain function. The obvious choice is a plate of eggs but sometimes we aren’t in the mood or don’t have time. In that case, protein shakes are a great choice but beware, not all protein is the same. You want high quality protein that won’t raise your child’s blood sugar level or contain genetically engineered soy. You can get the same kind of protein shakes we drink by clicking on the link.
Secondly, be observing how your child takes in information the best and how he most often fails to process information. If he does best when he sees information but can’t hear and process well–during read aloud time let him look at picture books. I know, it seems counter-intuitive but your child with ADD actually can do two things at once and probably learns better that way so let him!
Kids with ADD and ADHD actually learn better when they are fidgeting–or essentially doing two or three things at once. You may not be able to look at pictures from another book and process someone reading aloud to you but your child with ADD most likely can. Having a pocket full of change to handle or a stress ball to squeeze works in many situations but if you are teaching at home, keep an work-out trampoline nearby and let your child bounce while learning. Movement helps stimulate his brain and keeps him focused.
My movie is coming back on-the popcorn is ready-so you’ll have to take that tidbit and run with it. Apply it any way you can and feel free to comment or ask questions. And by the way, I got my info about fidgeting from a great book called-”From Fidget to Focus” by Roland Rotz and Sarah D. Wright. Happy teaching!
