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The holidays can be a hectic time of year for everyone - especially families and children impacted by ADHD. This helpful article from Understood.org provides some tips for helping kids with ADHD manage the holiday season.
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/11-tips-to-help-kids-with-adhd-manage-the-holidays

11 ADHD holiday tips The holidays are tricky when your child has ADHD. Use these tips to manage ADHD behavior problems at holiday events and throughout the season.

Don't forget to join Alliance Counseling at the Town of Dewitt's Trunk-or-Treat this Saturday from 3:00-6:00 pm!

Behavioral management is an effective therapy for children with ADHD. Read more information about this treatment approach in this helpful fact sheet from CHADD.

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October is ADHD Awareness Month. All month long, Alliance Counseling will be sharing helpful information to broaden our understanding of ADHD, reduce stigma, and offer support for individuals and families.

ADHDawarenessmonth.org breaks down some frequently asked questions about ADHD. Visit their website for more infographics like the one below.

Join Alliance Counseling, LCSW, PLLC for Trunk-or-Treat at 5800 Heritage Landing on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Hosted by the Town of Dewitt Parks and Recreation, this free event is fun for the whole family. Check out our table to learn about the services Alliance Counseling offers and get some candy and goodies too!

It's back to school time! Set yourself and your child up for success with getting back into routines with this helpful toolkit from CHADD. This comprehensive packet includes information, resources, and fillable charts for success at school and at home.

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Alliance Counseling is now offering in-person availability for individual sessions for children on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Behavioral parent training sessions will continue to be offered via telehealth. The office is located at 6834 East Genesee Street (2nd Floor) Fayetteville, NY 13066. Please call (315) 612-6100 to inquire about services.

Summer break is quickly approaching! ADHD symptoms are still present during breaks from school, so it's important to plan for this so that summer is enjoyable for kids and families. The Child Mind Institute offers a great article on developing a summer success kit for kids.

Summer Success Kit for Kids With ADHD - Child Mind Institute Long summer days can be challenging for kids with ADHD and their parents. Here are tips and strategies for making the most of your vacation.

Giving your child label praise is a great way to reinforce positive behaviors. It's important we are specific with our praise, so children know exactly what behaviors are appropriate and to increase their frequency of doing these behaviors again.

Staying focused and organized in school can be a challenge for many children with ADHD. The Child Mind Institute offers a helpful article for a school success kit. It includes helpful strategies for kids and parents to help children succeed in school.

School Success Kit for Kids With ADHD - Child Mind Institute Tools and strategies for children and teenagers with ADHD to help manage time, stay focused, and handle homework for success at school.

Mindfulness exercises can be helpful in teaching kids with ADHD strategies for calming their bodies or enhancing their focus. Mindfulness can be great to use in the classroom or at home.

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CHADD offers podcasts that cover a range of topics on ADHD. Information can be helpful for individuals with ADHD, parents, teachers, and clinicians.

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Kids with ADHD are frequently on the receiving end of negative feedback and criticism. This can impact their sense of self-esteem, perpetuate challenging behaviors, and lead to additional mental health challenges later in life. Positive label praise is a simple and effective way to highlight what a child does well. This helps with improving self-esteem, serves as positive reinforcement for desirable behaviors, and can improve relationships. Check out this helpful infographic for how to use positive label praise effectively with a child.

March is Social Work Month! Social Workers can wear so many different hats – therapist, case worker, advocate, school support staff, and more. Social workers strive to empower those they work with and fight for social justice. This month, we recognize social workers everywhere for their contributions! Happy Social Work Month!

What is behavioral parent training? Learn more about this as a treatment for ADHD in young children.

Behavior therapy for young children with ADHD | CDC Behavior therapy is effective treatment for ADHD that can improve a child’s behavior, self-control, and self-esteem.

Alliance Counseling specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD in children. We partner with parents and caregivers to provide an individualized approach to each family’s needs. All sessions are conducted virtually, so families can participate in the therapeutic process from the comfort of their own homes. We are currently accepting new clients. For more information, visit our website at www.alliancecounselingpllc.com.