Supporting Scouts Supporting Scouts With ADHDWith ADHD

Characteristics of Characteristics of ADD/ADHDADD/ADHD

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Characteristics of Characteristics of ADD/ADHDADD/ADHD

The Scout Needs A Doctor.

Make sure your Scout knows Make sure your Scout knows that his medication that his medication is is meant to meant to help him help him focusfocus, , not to not to make him behave make him behave or “be good.”or “be good.”

A Leader must know The A Leader must know The Needs Of The Scout.Needs Of The Scout.

Consider getting trained to be a Scout leader.

Try to let the ADHD ScoutTry to let the ADHD Scout know ahead of timeknow ahead of time

what is expected.what is expected.

Repeat directions one-on-one Repeat directions one-on-one when necessary, when necessary,

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The ADHD Scout Must Focus.

During active games and transition During active games and transition times, be aware when a Scout is starting times, be aware when a Scout is starting to become more impulsive or aggressive. to become more impulsive or aggressive.

ADHD Is Not An Excuse For Uncontrolled Behavior.

Out Of Control Behavior Give A Time Out.

Save Face.

Keep Cool

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medical medical Needs.Needs.

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medication medication Don’t Lie.Don’t Lie.

Focus, Self-Confidence, And Outdoor Skills Is All An ADHD Scout Needs.

ADHD Scouts Are Talented Bright And Can Make Good Leaders With The Right Training.

Fun Fun

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Work.

Recognition For The ADHD Scout.

Leaders are made Leaders are made Not Born.Not Born.

Scouting Is Good For ADHD Kids