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What is Mindfulness? Mindful.org defines Mindfulness as “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.” –Mindfulness is about taking note and really being aware of your thoughts, feelings and environment, without any judgement, which in turn helps to give you a new perspective.

Twenty уеаrѕ ago few people were talking about ADHD (then known аѕ ADD) аnd еvеn fewer about adult ADHD. At whаt tіmе thеrе wаѕ ѕtіll a great deal of ѕkерtісіѕm аbоut thе еxіѕtеnсе of the disorder in children, let alone adults.

One of the essential aspects of taking care of a child with ADHD is communication, especially those that have sensory challenges. The tips below can enhance the communication of parents with their children. Observe when your kid is hearing and paying attention to you - For most people, making eye contact is a sign that they are being heard, but the mind of a child with ADHD is operating at a fast pace. So, it may not be possible for them to make eye contact with you but that doesn't imply that they are not listening. In fact, children with ADHD may be fidgeting with objects while paying attention, so as a parent, you need to pay attention to your child's cues.

Kids with ADHD usually benefit from ADHD accommodations established by parents and teachers. These classroom accommodations are made after a careful examination of the ADHD symptoms and are intended to help support and improve the identified problems that children may be having in school. Parents can talk to teachers about the possible accommodations that can be made for their children. Among the possible accommodations include: