Parents and teachers tend to focus on current problems, often overlooking what has worked in the past. Reminders of prior success can be a boost for a child who is trying to conquer something new.
Each year as summer winds down, concerned parents come to me with the same question: How can I help my child adjust to the new school year?
School transitions, which involve changing teachers, classes, and grade levels, are stressful for all kids, but even more so for students with ADHD. These kids thrive on predictability, and suddenly they’re thrown into an unfamiliar environment, estranged from the routines that have made their lives manageable.
Simply entering a new classroom can bring high anxiety, but when the leap to the next grade means starting at a new school , the change can be traumatic. A child with ADHD may feel like he’s drowning in a sea of subjects, students, and surroundings. It can shake a child’s self-confidence so much that he may think, “I just can’t do it.”
Nick, a 9-year-old client of mine, was a good example of a child in need of confidence last year. Despite his intelligence, Nick often grapples with insecurity. When he feels he’s good at something, he gives 100%, but he didn’t feel like he was good at anything when he envisioned entering the third grade. “What if I can’t do the harder work?” he asked me. Even though Nick knew that his school had modifications in place for his slower writing speed, he felt anxious about his new workload.
You can’t prepare your child for every challenge that’s bound to come his way, but I do know that a supportive family, caring teachers, and an infinite amount of patience go a long way. If you practice these techniques, there’s a good chance that your child will walk into a new classroom and say, “Great, a new year. I can do it.”
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