Finding an ADHD Summer Camp

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Finding an ADHD Summer camp can be a real challenge!

Before the season starts, start thinking about a camp that fits your child’s needs. Camp is an opportunity for kids to develop and grow in a unique environment. It can also be a time when kids can overcome some of the challenges they face in their everyday lives.
Due to the nature of their challenges, many campers with ADHD require special considerations when choosing a camp. Looking for camps with a higher staff-to-camp ratio and supporting students with learning disorders and ADHD are good choices. Any ADHD Summer camp should have a high staff-to-student ratio and highly trained staff.

ADHD Summer Camp for all ages
Most camps are for kids from elementary to middle school, and some have high school students as staff members. Talisman camps can work with ages from 8-23 in age-specific groups. Not every child is going to want to go to summer camp. But, there are plenty of local summer programs that can meet their needs. They can also offer field trips and after-school programs that will stimulate their interest.
If your child is not ready for sleepaway camp, consider day camps instead.

At some point, though, you may need to send your kid to camp despite their reluctance. Having the experience can help build independence.
“Parents are worried about their kids being able to handle an anxiety-producing situation, but that’s not the right approach for kids,” experts say. “Super-anxious kids can live with each other and overcome obstacles together.”

What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a behavioral disorder characterized by hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsive behavior. For people with ADHD, this condition can impair their ability to manage emotions and perform their duties effectively. It can also cause poor school performance.
There is strong evidence to support the use of behavioral therapy in the treatment of ADHD. They are the first-line therapy for patients with mild symptoms or children under the age of six.
Psychoeducational input, behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, family therapy, school-based treatments, social skills training, behavioral peer intervention, organization training, and parent management training are some psychological therapies employed. While all of these are options for working with ADHD not all of them are relevant for summer camp. We are focused much more on social skills and learning to work within a group.

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