Many children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) also exhibit executive function deficits. That means they have a hard time organizing materials to complete homework or a project, figuring out how much time a task will take, setting deadlines and time management.
Creating a daily routine, at school and at home, provides external organization, gives your children the chance to focus on one task at a time, stay focused, and succeed.Your routine should reflect your child’s personality, your family values, and your child’s needs.
If your child needs down time when coming home from school instead of immediately beginning homework, work this into your schedule.
If your child enjoys long baths or reading in bed before falling asleep, put this into your routine. Take your child’s needs and personality into account when creating the routine.If you haven’t used a schedule or routine at home, it may be easier to start adding one item at a time rather than to schedule the entire day.