e child. Do this even if you’ll be staying in a familiar place. Discuss the situation with your child and encourage him to ask questions. Typical questions include:
- Who else will be there?
- Who else will stay overnight?
- Where will I sleep?
- If I need a break, where can I go?
- If you’re busy, which family members can I go to for help or advice?
If you don’t know all the answers, talk to your relatives right away. Remind them of your child’s special needs (such as having a designated “quiet room” for hectic times). Be firm but polite when asking for special arrangements. Once the plans are made, thank your host and share the plan with your child.
Making a memory book
When your vacation or holiday season is over, help your child create a scrapbook of holiday photos, souvenirs, and other mementos of the experience. Remind him of his successes — his help, cooperation, and contributions to a happy time together. Review this memory book with him from time to time — especially when planning for next year’s adventures! Facts about LD:
- Difficulty with basic reading and language skills are the most common LD.
- LD may be inherited.
- LD affect girls as frequently as they do boys.
- Kids don’t outgrow or get cured of LD.
- With support and intervention, kids with LD can be successful in learning and life.
AD/HD by other names and acronyms
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the official term and acronym used by today’s mental health care professionals, it is sometimes referred to by other names and abbreviations. For example, it is sometimes called:
- ADHD (without the “slash” in the middle)
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
- Attention disorder