Begin now to help your son or daughter prepare for the start of the new school year. While many of the tips listed below are helpful for all students, they are particularly helpful for the student with ADHD. Because students with ADHD struggle with executive function (e.g., goal-directed persistence, planning, problem-solving, self-regulation), the role of the parent becomes even more important in helping the student with ADHD have a successful start to the new school year.