One of the problems that many adults with ADD have had in their childhood is that no one was able to understand how to help them learn. To makes matters worse many adults were not taught the basic money management and life skills needed to be independent. If you are the parent of an ADD/ADHD child you need to read the attached article by Peter Jaksa, PhD, that covers ways you can help you ADD/ADHD child to learn the skills needed to venture out into the real world.
Money skills simply don't come naturally to children who are impulsive, disorganized or distractible. Fortunately, a weekly allowance is a great way to teach an ADD/ADHD child how to live on a budget and how to be a smart shopper. It's also a great tool for showing the vital importance of saving.
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