When her son Eddy was five, Karen Ryan popped into a small grocery store with him. As they passed by a tower of neatly stacked cans of tomatoes, Eddy took a swipe at the display and sent the tins flying. The embarrassed mother and son were promptly told to leave the store.
It wasn?t the only time they were kicked out of a public space.
?We regularly would be asked to leave restaurants because Eddy would go and visit people at different tables and also throw things like spoons at other tables,? Karen says.
For parents of kids with ADHD, activities that fall outside the routine can be a challenge. Whether eating in a restaurant, participating in organized sports or spending time with extended family, your child may be wrestling with impulsivity, overstimulation and dysregulation of emotions. Here are some tips for dealing with outings to restaurants and other public places.
1. Brief your child ahead of time
Make sure they know what to expect and what?s expected of them. For example, at home you may let your child get up from the table and walk around, but at a restaurant, make it clear you have different expectations.
2. Bring entertainment

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