. Give your child a stapler, a three-hole punch, big binder clips, and other ADHD-friendly organization tools.with pencils, rulers, tape, binders, and other essentials. Post a checklist in the cabinet that your child can mark when she takes an item., or request them from the teacher at the beginning of the term.. As your child packs his book bag each evening, make sure that homework is in its folder and that everything he’ll need — violin, sneakers, lunch money — is ready to go in the morning.
Reserve a shelf or cabinet by the front door for items that your child takes to school every day. Label it with colored stickers, so that glasses, wallet, and bus pass can be easily found. Hang a hook underneath for a backpack or sports bag., and encourage him to post special reminders on mirrors, doors, and elsewhere.to keep track of deadlines, appointments, events, and so on.