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Strategies for Teens with ADHD

Strategies for Teens with ADHD. What you need to know about it & how to support your teen positively with ADHD. Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching April 4, 2012. The combination factor Why teens?. ADHD... What’s going on here? TEENS..... The tendencies RISKS.... For ADD and for teens

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Strategies for Teens with ADHD

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  1. Strategies for Teenswith ADHD • What you need to know about it & how to support your teen positively with ADHD Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching April 4, 2012

  2. The combination factorWhy teens? • ADHD... What’s going on here? • TEENS..... The tendencies • RISKS.... For ADD and for teens • NEEDS... What does that equal? Support/attention. Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  3. you will learn TONIGHT.. • MORE KNOWLEDGE OF ADHD • CO-MORBID CONDITIONS OF ADHD • THE RISKS • THE SYMPTOMS/TYPICAL PROBLEMS • THE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE • STRATEGIES • SOLUTIONS/RESOURCES Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  4. WHY AM I HERE...? • WHO AM I? Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  5. The science... • Pre-frontal cortex • Limbic brain • Executive functions Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  6. Neuro-transmitters • Biologically deficient • PET scans • Pre-frontal cortex Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  7. Main symptoms • Hyper-activity (physical and or cognitive) • Inattention • Impulsivity • How it’s measured...3 types of ADHD Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  8. 3 types of ADHD • Hyperactive/impulsive type • Primarily Inattentive • Combined type • Unique as a thumb print (over possible 18,000 combinations) Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  9. Lesser known symptoms • Hyper-focus • Perfectionism • Black & white thinking • Overwhelm • Time myopia • Sensory processing disorders • Emotional/dramatic • Poor frustration toleration Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  10. Co-morbid conditions • ODD-Oppositional defiant disorder • OCD-Obsessive compulsive disorder • Depression • Anxiety • Bi-polar • Tourettes/tics Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  11. How the dinosaurs got left behind? • A normal day at my house.... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  12. Procrastination Low motivation Blurting /interupting Forgetful Disorganized Reading problems Constant chatter Sleep problems Socially awkward Cannot finish projects Loses things Written work is tough In real life...what does that looks like? Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  13. What the experts say • It is a lifespan condition • 70% of children go on to have it as adults • It is totally treatable • It can have very serious consequences if not treated • The best way to treat ADHD is a multi modal appraoch • It is hereditary (85% heritable) • Early treatment gives better long term outcome Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  14. Dr Russell Barkley Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  15. The risks • 11 times more likely to go to jail • 5 times more likely to be in an accident • 2 times more likely to become an addict • 11 times more likely to become oppositional • 4 times more likely to be arrested • 3 times more likely to fail a grade and fail high school Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  16. Scaring you! • Act now for best outcome.... • Know the facts in order to move forward.... • Don’t get trapped in the minimizing movement.. Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  17. Medication Exercise Diet/nutrition/ supplements Systems Knowing strengths Coaching/tutor/help Accommodations Rewards and consequences Structure/parenting Habits and routines What can we do?The rainbow bullets....... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  18. Solutions... • Education • Advocate • GP.... medication/diagnosis • Naturopath/diet/nutrition • Coach/therapist/tutor • Specialist, Psych ed assessment • School, SRT, Social worker,Counsellor • Commit to process • Put on your own mask! Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  19. Strength based solutions • Who is this person? • Find strengths & capitalize • Accept the traits • Minimize the challenges • Build confidence • Love who they are • Find the best ways for them to work • Opportunities to shine • Set them up for success Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  20. Famous ADHd-ers • If we could go back in history and diagnose.... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  21. Today’s ADHd success stories • What’s possible... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  22. Timers/deadlines (POMODORO, TIME TIMER) Body doubles Interest Rewards Consequences Chunking Take the pressure off One thing at a time Movement Find your tribe A.ssign,D.elegate, H.ire out, D.elete..... Strategies for Teens...AND ANYONE ELSE! Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  23. Where to go now?Your resources, local and beyond • Support groups • Workshops • Websites • Books • Experts • Indigotreecoaching.com Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  24. Thanks....Etc; • IRHS... • Elaine Fung • Workshops (venue)? • Question time • Resource table • Hand outs for you Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

  25. Resources • www.caddac.com • www.totallyadd.com • www.attentiondifferencedisorder.com • www.aco.com • www.drbarkley.org

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