October is ADHD Awareness Month

Here’s how you can show your support for youth with ADHD

Nearly 1 in 10 kids between the ages of 3 and 17 have an ADHD diagnosis. Of these, about 9 in 10 kids will need some form of support or accommodation in school. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we’re sharing ways you can advocate for local youth in Richmond, VA.

Ways to Support Youth with ADHD

In October and year-round, youth with ADHD need to know they’re valued, supported, and loved. Here are some ways you can help:

• Recognize the symptoms, including inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. 
• Help your child, teen, or student understand more about ADHD and how it affects them.
• Have open conversations about ADHD and be their “safe person.”
• Help them set goals.
• Offer hands-on assistance, such as doing tasks together to help them learn how to do them on their own.
• Work with them to build social skills.
• Work with the school to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP), if needed.

How Hallmark Youthcare Can Help

Children with ADHD are less likely to graduate from a four-year college, are at a higher risk of accidents, and are more likely to drop out of high school. For many, learning to cope with the condition can make all the difference. 

Hallmark Youthcare offers youth behavioral assessments in Richmond to help diagnose conditions like ADHD early and get children treatments that improve their quality of life. Contact us today to learn more.

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html

https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/adhd-statistics

https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd-awareness-month

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