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Two Ws and an H: Establishing a Homework Routine
用兩個W和一個H為ADHD小朋友建立定時做功課的習慣
1. When? 何時做
- Schedule homework for a set time each day. Base this on your child’s
temperament. Perhaps he’s at his best right after school, or maybe after
an hour of downtime. Avoid late evening, which for most children is
meltdown time.
- Be consistent from day to day. If after-school activities make that impossible,
post a daily plan or weekly calendar in your kitchen that includes
homework start and finish times each day.
- Schedule enough time to complete assignments without rushing,
based on your child’s grade level and history of completing assignments.
- Give advance notice of homework time. This is important, because kids with ADHD
don’t easily shift from one activity to another — especially from fun time
to work time. You might say, “You can play for 15 more minutes, then come
in for homework.”
2. Where? 哪裡做
- Help your child select a homework place. Try the kitchen table, where she can
spread out materials. Or perhaps your child would like to sit at a desk in
the quiet den.
- Steer clear of proximity to electronics (TV, CD player). But if your child
concentrates best with soft noise, try some gentle background music.
- Stay nearby (if possible). Kids with ADHD concentrate better when
they know you’re close by. If your child needs to use the bathroom, remind
him to come right back afterward. After he leaves the bathroom, remind him
to return to his work.
3. How? 怎樣做
- Set up rules. Draft and print a sheet that specifies: homework start and finish
times; place; when and how long breaks are; and that you will be nearby to
help her understand assignments, get organized, offer support — but not do
the homework for her. Avoid arguments — calmly refer her to the Homework
Rules.
- Help him start. Make sure your child knows what the assignment is and how to proceed.
Offer assistance that matches his learning style. For a verbal processor,
read directions to him or have him read them out loud; for a visual
learner, show him how to use highlighters and colored markers to outline
key words and sentences.
- Keep him going. If your child tries to stop before he’s finished, encourage him to go
on a bit longer, and remind him there’ll be a break soon.
- Give her a break. Kids with ADHD and LD may become fatigued due to distractibility,
challenges to concentrating, frustration, and restlessness. Help your
child recharge by scheduling frequent, short breaks.
- Check in at the finish. Review your child’s work to see if it is
complete. If your child consistently takes more time than she should,
speak to her teacher to see if he’s willing to adjust the amount of
homework.
- Offer praise. Compliment your child when he stays on task, works with focus, is
creative, and so on. Be specific. Say, for example, “I like the way you
concentrated on that problem and stuck with it until you solved it.” Give
him an acknowledging pat or a squeeze mid-homework, too.
- Give rewards. It’s OK to offer a “prize” to motivate. For a younger child, try
extra playtime, a favorite snack or game, or a special read-aloud; for an
older child, a favorite TV program, computer time, or phone time.
- Stick with it. A new homework routine requires solid commitment. It takes one to three months for a routine to become a habit — even longer for a person with ADHD. But the payoff is discipline, self-control, and success-building skills.
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