Developing Daily Study Habits in your ADD/ADHD Student, part 2
Some Science-Backed Ideas for Creating Daily Study Habits in Your Child
If you’re a parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, you’re no stranger to the daily challenges that can come with a student who does not have daily study habits.
The great news is that with a few taught and reinforced study strategies, you can help your child not just survive but thrive academically.
Here are some tried-and-true study skills and habits to help your student achieve academic success by building daily study habits for effective studying.
Navigating ADD/ADHD Challenges During Pivotal Academic Years
Understanding the unique challenges that students with ADD/ADHD face is crucial. Many of these kids have a ton of potential but struggle to channel their energy efficiently due to issues with distraction, motivation, and focus. This isn’t a lack of desire; it’s often a matter of not having the right strategies in place, or even knowing how to study effectively.
Mastering Organizational Skills: A Gateway to Academic Success
A clean study space is a good start, but we’re aiming for more. In middle school and high school, students juggle different subjects, each with its own deadlines and demands. A planner and good time management skills can be a lifesaver, to keep track of assignments and tests. Good organization is more than neatness; it’s a systematic and logical approach to managing time and tasks.
Elevating Study Strategies for Complex Subjects
Gone are the days when simple flashcards would suffice. As your child graduates to each successive grade in school, subjects delve deeper and demand more, such as critical thinking, building on past knowledge, and interpretation and inference. Advanced study strategies like the Pomodoro Technique or spaced repetition can be transformational for your child. It’s not about working harder; it’s about working smarter.
The Multifaceted Nature of Teenage Motivation
Rewards like screen time or dessert are short-term solutions for younger kids. Older kids need something more. Consider aligning their study habits with long-term goals like college or career aspirations. A sense of purpose can fuel motivation in ways that material rewards can’t touch.
Shifting Parental Roles: From Overseer to Empowerment Coach
In elementary years, parental roles are pretty clear-cut: You supervise, and they follow. As your child grows up, your influence on their study skills and habits becomes more nuanced. You’re still a guiding force, but fostering independent learning is essential. Strike a balance by setting academic goals together and reviewing them regularly. Your role is evolving, but it’s as vital as ever.
Crafting Custom-Tailored Study Habits: No Cookie-Cutter Solutions
Every student is a unique individual with their own learning style. Study habits effective for one might not be for another. Continuously adapt based on your child’s feedback and performance. Keeping an open line of communication helps refine strategies and make necessary course corrections.
Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Academic Success
As your child progresses through the grades, their increased workload and academic rigor will demand a more intentional approach in order to do well. This is especially true for kids that have ADD/ADHD, and even anxiety.
Setting robust study habits now lays a foundation for your student’s future academic endeavors. The aim is lifelong learning skills, not just an ‘A’ on the next exam. And one more thing, all of these skills will not only benefit your child throughout their academic year but also into their careers and lives as well.
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