The document discusses strategies for Scout leaders to support Scouts who have ADHD. Leaders should ensure Scouts understand their medication is to help focus, not control behavior. Leaders also need to know a Scout's needs, repeat directions one-on-one, and compliment genuine efforts. During transitions, leaders should watch for increased impulsiveness in Scouts with ADHD. With the right support and training, Scouts with ADHD can develop focus, confidence, skills and potentially become leaders themselves.

1. Supporting ScoutsSupporting Scouts
With ADHDWith ADHD

2. Characteristics of ADD/ADHDCharacteristics of ADD/ADHD
Hidden In Side The BrainHidden In Side The Brain

3. Characteristics of ADD/ADHDCharacteristics of ADD/ADHD

7.  The Scout
Needs A
Doctor.

9. Make sure your Scout knowsMake sure your Scout knows
that his medicationthat his medication
isis meant tomeant to
help himhelp him focusfocus,,
not tonot to
make him behavemake him behave
or “be good.”or “be good.”

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

11. Consider
getting
trained
to be a
Scout
leader.

13. Try to let the ADHD ScoutTry to let the ADHD Scout
know ahead of timeknow ahead of time
what is expected.what is expected.

14. Repeat directions one-on-oneRepeat directions one-on-one
when necessary,when necessary,

15. ComplimentCompliment thethe ScoutScout
wheneverwhenever youyou findfind aa
genuinegenuine opportunityopportunity..

18.  The ADHD Scout Must Focus.

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

20. ADHD Is Not An Excuse
For Uncontrolled Behavior.

21.  Out Of Control Behavior
Give A Time Out.

22.  Save Face.

23.  Keep Cool

24. FindFind outout aboutabout
medicalmedical
Needs.Needs.

25. IfIf youyou mustmust
administeradminister
medicationmedication
Don’t Lie.Don’t Lie.

26.  Focus, Self-Confidence,
AndOutdoorSkillsIs
AllAnADHDScout
Needs.

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

32. FunFun
Fun. And
Hard
Work.

33. Recognition For The
ADHD Scout.

34. Leaders are made NotLeaders are made Not
Born.Born.

35.  Scouting
 Is Good For ADHD Kids