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ADDitude Guide: Summer Survival Kit for Children with ADHD

Welcome to your summer. To ease the transition and help your family take advantage of the months ahead, our editors have assembled the summer essentials below.

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Keep School Skills Sharp

Learn how to build reading and learning into your child's summer schedule. More...

  • Extra: Keys to a Successful Summer
  • Make the Most of Vacations

    A mix of scheduling & spontaneity will ensure a happy break for the whole family. More...

  • Extra: How to Relax This Summer
  • Finding Friends

    Summer social gatherings can be key times to help your child practice relationship skills. More...

  • Extra: Making Friends at Camp

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    Summer Camps for ADHD Kids
    "How can I find a summer camp that has insight into the social interactions of ADHD kids?"
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    Feel Carefree Again
    Dr. Ned Hallowell passes along his expert advice to help adults with ADHD recapture the natural enthusiasm of childhood. All is takes is a simple shift in awareness. More...

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    Tweaking Summer Medication
    "We took him off the medication for the entire summer and his weight came right back." —Guertingirl

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