Comments on: Homeschooling with ADD / ADHD Children

By: Ashley Wright

Ashley Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:40:46 +0000

Great read!! Thanks for sharing such a great blog, blog like these are really helpful.

By: Jem

Jem — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:17:05 +0000

This was really helpful for me as I am trying to find help with my daughter. I was wondering whether you had any suggestions for books that helped in learning to manage and aid the flourishing of your daughter in this area?

By: Donna Stuart

Donna Stuart — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:17:05 +0000

Thank you for this post! Our 9 year old grandson is currently being tested for ADD/ADHD, and he shows all the signs so far. He hates school, and every day he goes, I feel like we are sending him off for torture. I want to consider homeschooling him, but didn’t know if he would have the same issues at home, and not do the work needed. It’s so hard to get him to spend much time at all on his homework and the remote learning. Can you let me know what curriculum and/or style of home schooling you use? wondering if there’s a particular style that an ADHD student would do best with. Thank you so much! -Donna

By: Fatma

Fatma — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:00:03 +0000

Hi! An old but very useful post. I have suffered add all my life and now my 7 year old son has it. He hasn’t been diagnosed. He’s in grade 2 and I’m considering Homeschooling. Someone else asked this question but other wasn’t answered; pls do answer it now. What curriculum do you use that works for your daughter? Also what medication does she take? Any side effects? Lastly, how do you manage your housework, getting cooking and cleaning done on time? I’m never able to get anything done when the kids are at home. Kids being home full time will really put a strain on me.

By: KimB

KimB — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:48:11 +0000

In reply to Marie. I am in a very similar situation! We have an 8 yo, 6 yo, 3yo and 1yo. There is always chaos but most especially when we start school. I have no good ideas but would LOVE to hear other folks’ good ideas!!!

By: Lisa Kemper

Lisa Kemper — Wed, 09 May 2018 17:37:00 +0000

In reply to Karyn Tripp. I have an 8 year old daughter who also sounds similar to yours, she’s about to finish second grade and has been asking to homeschool since pre-k! She has been diagnosed with ADD and I was wondering what curriculum/curriculums you chose to use? Thanks, Lisa

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:38:38 +0000

I’m so great full for coming across this. I have 5 children and the eldest (boy) 11, has been diagnosed with ADHD but I am convinced that my second and third boys also have it although the third doesn’t need to move as much. Home schooling is such a struggle for me and I loose my patience almost every day as the chaos is just unbearable. We have just had a referral made to see about medication for the eldes. I also have a four year girl and a 1.5 year old girl who is crawling everywhere! Any advice it’s on managing school? I just find that each child needs undivided attention which I can’t give. Tips welcome!!,

By: Karyn Tripp

Karyn Tripp — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 14:06:31 +0000

In reply to Christina. I remember the hopeless feelings! Hang in there, it gets better once you understand it a little more! <3 Hugs & best of luck!

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 02:21:38 +0000

I know this post is a few years old, but I want to thank you for it anyway. We’ve been homeschooling for about a year and a half now, and we’ve just figured out that our son has ADD. We are working with his doctor and looking for a counselor, but it’s still very new. I’m confused about how to continue homeschooling, what I need to change, how to help him. We have the added challenge of having a child with a near genius level IQ. I’ve been reading through a couple of your posts for the last few days, and they are really helping me not feel so hopeless. So thank you, for being willing to put your situation out there.

By: Karyn Tripp

Karyn Tripp — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:45:25 +0000

In reply to Fernanda M Pereira. Yes! It's tough & you are NOT alone on that. Glad to help! <3