Your Role in ADHD
The treatment most often suggested for ADHD is a combination of medication, some type of psychotherapy, including behavior modification, parental counseling, and treatment of any coexisting learning disorder. Teachers are often in a position to notice changes in a child's behavior due to treatment, and as a result, you can provide information and aid to the child, his or her parents, other school personnel, and anyone else involved in the child's care.
Children who take medications have regular checkups, and doctors usually ask that parents talk regularly with their child's teacher(s) to see how the child is doing. These talks are especially important when medicine is first started, restarted, or when the dosage is changed. By keeping the lines of communication open and having conversations with parents about their children's treatment, you can take an active role in the management of your student's condition.
Your Role in Medication
Learn about the observations you may need to make and questions you may be asked to answer.
If Parents Ask
How to address some common concerns and questions parents may have regarding their child's treatment.
Working With Parents
Find tips and tools for working with parents and caregivers of children with ADHD, based on American Psychiatric Association guidelines.
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