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Helping Your Child With ADHD Succeed Academically: Support Strategies for Parents
The Helping Your Child With ADHD Succeed Academically Worksheet supports parents in navigating school challenges with clarity, compassion, and effective planning. Although parents may feel limited in their influence within educational systems, their role is critical in shaping routines, advocating for support, and fostering emotional regulation and resilience. This worksheet helps caregivers apply mindfulness and executive function awareness to homework routines, school communication, and academic planning in ways that reduce stress and support long-term success.
How to Use This Worksheet
Parents can use this worksheet to reflect on their child’s academic needs and identify supportive strategies at home and school. The prompts guide caregivers to establish structured homework routines, reduce distractions, plan for accommodations, and approach communication with educators thoughtfully. Mindfulness practices are woven throughout to support emotional steadiness, compassionate problem-solving, and effective decision-making during academic challenges.
Who This Worksheet Is For
- Parents and caregivers of children or teens with ADHD
- Families navigating academic stress or school-related challenges
- Caregivers supporting homework, studying, and organization
- Therapists and educators supporting academic planning
- Families advocating for school accommodations
Expected Outcomes
- Increased confidence supporting academic needs
- More consistent and effective homework routines
- Improved communication with teachers and school staff
- Reduced stress around school expectations
- Greater emotional regulation and resilience during academic demands
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References
DuPaul, G. J., & Stoner, G. (2014). ADHD in the schools: Assessment and intervention strategies. Guilford Press.
Bertin, M. (2014). Mindful parenting for ADHD: A guide to cultivating calm, reducing stress, and helping children thrive. New Harbinger Publications.
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