Innehållsförteckning för December 2023 från ADHDEFG

Welcome to ADHDEFG, a monthly magazine created with you in mind. A treasure of practical, playful and engaging activities for everyone on the spectrum ADHDEFG magazine offers strategies and ideas to enrich the lives of children through meaningful activity. Whether you're a kid, a teen, or an adult, we've got you covered with brain-boosting games, puzzles, and creative projects that are sure to keep you engaged and entertained. And although it often feels hard to keep up with everything going around, there is also some good news. Sometimes, the things that feel like big problems today turn out to be Superpowers in the Future. Thank you for being a part of ADHDEFG. We are here for you, and we can't wait to see what amazing things you'll achieve.…

Common Behaviors: • Restlessness • Forgetfulness • Distracted • Sensory Preferences • Meltdowns • Impulsivity • Hyperactive • Sensitivity • Low Self-Esteem They might need: • Movement/ Exercise • Structure/ Routine • Simplified environment • Fidgets/flexible seating • Step by step instructions • Grounding exercises • Nutrition/Hydration • Positive Self-Talk • Praise from caregivers When in doubt, ask yourself… When was the last time they had water/food? Ask them! Describe the behavior, have them help problem solve. Is this actually a problem/distressing to the individual, or are you just annoyed by the behavior?…

School Holiday bucket list ideas Home Fun □ Nerf wars □ Build a furniture obstacle course □ Build a sheet fort and defend your territory! □ Balloon volleyball □ Make a movie together □ Make gingerbread houses □ Baking treats to eat □ Pool or sprinkler on the trampoline □ Water balloon fight □ Treasure hunts □ Christmas light spotting □ Play the floor is lava □ Active boardgames: thinkn twister, googly eyes, throw throw burrito, watch ya mouth and pie face! Free Days □ Go to the beach □ Try out playgrounds in the area □ Treasure hunts □ Photo a day challenge □ Go to the pool □ Visit a friend □ Go bushwalking □ Go on a picnic in a 'green space“ □ Go geocaching □ Walk…

yes! 12 Kids hear a lot of what they need to STOP doing (i.e. negative commands), and hear less of what they NEED to be doing (i.e. additive commands). Here are 12 strategies to try out. 1. Be on eye level. Crouch down to make sure you are easily accessible and at your child's eye level instead of towering over them. Be sure to respect their need for space, not wanting to be touched, and be in close proximity. 2. Be specific. Name the behavior you expect to see. 3. Be consistent. If you've given an appropriate and realistic warning, make sure to follow through. Empty threats teach kids you don't mean what you say. 4. Be time-framed. If it's not unsafe, give a timeframe that you expect the behavior…