Summer Vacations
Summertime, and the
living is easy....
When you have ADHD in the family, the unstructured nature of summer and
leisure activity can be a challenge and not always so easy. But
with a little planning and forethought, summers can be a lot more fun
for the entire family.
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Recreation, or How the Ball Bounces - What about family recreation? You know, the time spent together and
not running between appointments, lessons and
deadlines.
ADHD and Less-Than-Perfect Summer Vacations -
Vacations are meant to be
a time to relax and just get away from it all. For people affected by ADHD, however, it’s
not always so easy to escape.
Yes, You Can Take Family Field Trips… with
ADHD - Family field trips are important. Parents and
children have the opportunity to see each other in different roles and
in new places, replacing routine with excitement and a chance for
wonder.
Tips for a Good Summer - For families who have
one or more children with ADHD, summertime can be stressful
instead of exciting. It doesn't have to be this way, and with
some preplanning and a bit of research, it can be a great time of
year.
Summer Management - School’s out, and students are looking forward to
sunny, lazy days with free time to lie in the hammock or splash in the
pool. But for parents who are dealing with their children’s ADHD,
summertime can be challenging.
Summer Camp
FAQ: Can you
help me find a summer camp for my child? - There are several
resources you can use to locate summer camps designed especially for
children with AD/HD. These resources may be accessed either on the
Internet or by telephone.
Understanding the Pitch When Setting Up Camp - For some children and parents, camp time is
fueled by worry and uncertainty. This is an understandable and valid
concern, especially for parents of children with ADHD or other learning
and behavioral disorders.
Separation Concerns and Summer Camp - It is not uncommon for first-time campers, and
sometimes returning campers, to experience fears, concerns, and even
full-blown panic about leaving home and going to sleep-away
camp.
Getting the Most Out of Summer Camp - Sleepover camps can and should be wonderful experiences for
children, but as a parent, you have a responsibility to take several
measures before your child comes to camp to make sure she gets the most
out of her camp experience.
Going to Camp! Spotlight on the 2009 CHADD Summer Camp
Awardees - CHADD has once again made possible the opportunity to attend
summer camp to
children living with a diagnosis of ADHD.
Finding a Summer Camp
The Summer Camp Search: Savvy Tips for a Successful
Hunt - It may seem crazy to start planning for summer
months ahead of time, but finding a camp for a child with ADHD can be
stressful. While it is tempting to procrastinate, starting your search
early will pay off in the long run.
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