When my daughter was in elementary school {she is now a teen}, I remember approaching her third grade teacher with concerns about Attention Deficit Disorder. Because my daughter was a good student, very quiet and not falling out of her chair... her teacher, someone I really respected as an educator, looked at me like I had three heads because I had uttered the ADD word. I was flabbergasted that someone who was so gifted and respected as an educator could be so unaware of the common signs of Inattentive ADD. My experience was unfortunately the same response that many parents get when they approach teachers with attention concerns {without hyperactivity}. This is especially common for parents of girls who exhibit symptoms.
If you feel like there are possible signs of inattentive ADD with your child {especially your daughter} this post will help you learn some of the most common symptoms associated with this type of ADD.
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1. Perforated Now/Later Notepad. A great way to keep the "to do list" visible for quicker action. It also ensures that the "to do list" is in ONE place and not scattered about on sticky notes. Another feature is that it helps students begin to prioritize tasks at the most basic level. No more "I forgot!" |
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2. Today's Plan of Attack Notepad. Once your student has their master to do list set , they can use this notepad to plan and prioritize each item of each task and their day. Using this method keeps them focused on THE most important tasks that they need to complete. Less procrastination!
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3. This Week Note Pad. Another great step in life management for students, is to lay out an entire week at a time. Having a full week visible can alleviate the anxiety many students feel when they feel like they have "no time" to get everything done. Better time management!
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4. Make a Decision Note Pad. Students can sometimes be paralyzed by having to make decisions-especially since mom and dad aren't right there to help them process options. This little gem walks them through the process in a fun, but truly helpful way. Self sufficiency at it's best!
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5. Colorful G2 Gel Pens. Colorful FUN pens are a must for students to keep them engaged with the tedious nature of the daily routine. These pens are very smooth to write with and won't smear like so many others. You can also refill them! Just plain FUN.
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