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ADHD, or ADHD with predominantly inattentive presentation, calls for appropriate support. Less visible than restlessness, inattention nonetheless weighs heavily on schooling and self-confidence. Here are the main lines of care. Appropriate support helps the child get better organised and regain confidence.
The first step is to understand the disorder, both for the child and for their parents. Knowing that forgetfulness and slowness are not laziness changes everything. This understanding reduces reproaches and tension.
To go further, read our article What is ADHD.
Lists, diaries, timers, visual planners, displayed routines: these tools compensate for difficulties with organisation and working memory. They should be simple and used every day.
We go into this point in detail in ADHD and organisation.
A seat near the teacher, short written instructions, checking understanding, extra time, help organising work: these adjustments can be written into a PAP. These adjustments also help during tests.
This topic is covered in our page School adjustments for ADHD.
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Clear routines, a calm workspace, homework broken into steps and regular breaks help the child move forward. These habits reduce conflict.
You will find more details in the article ADHD and routines.
It helps parents adapt their approach and avoid the cycle of reproaches. It helps them better support homework and routines.
Our article Parent guidance and ADHD complements this advice.
Cognitive behavioural therapies can help the child and adolescent develop organisational strategies and manage the anxiety often associated with it. Anxiety is common in inattentive children.
To find out more, see CBT and ADHD.
Depending on severity, treatment may be offered as a complement, as with other presentations of ADHD. The decision is made together with the doctor.
The article ADHD medication: parents’ questions covers this question in detail.
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With organisational tools, school adjustments, parent guidance and sometimes treatment. Understanding the disorder.
They are mainly focused on organisation and attention. Organisational tools.
Yes, depending on severity, as with other presentations. Adjustments at school.
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