Here are some tips on Behavior Modification. Dr. Ronald Receveur wrote this on his website for ADHD, however I use most of them regardless of the child's diagnosis (if there are behaviors that need to be modified). I provide a lot of information for parents on Behavior Modification, so that these techniques can be implemented in the home. Keep in mind, schools also use Behavior Modification.
Get Crystal Clear. Avoid murky rules that will only confuse your child or tempt continual testing of the rules. State your expectations clearly and in detail. Post them around the house.
Capture your Child's Interest by allowing them to have input.
Focus on the Positive. Do not dwell on unwanted behaviors. Praise your child for doing something well at least five times as often as you criticize unwanted behaviors.
Remember our children are like sponges. What you focus on influences what their focus is. Focus on the positive!!!
Develop a Daily Routine for school days and another one for weekends and holidays. Post the schedule around the house. Don't over-schedule. Allow for free time. But behavior management experts advise having set times for homework, chores, etc.
Practice Patience when asking your child to demonstrate the same behavior elsewhere that was accomplished at home. Children with ADHD often struggle to transfer what they've learned from setting to setting.
Drop Nagging and Sermonizing. No one likes to be nagged or lectured, and this is a sure fire way to shut down your ADHD child's attention. Instead use your behavior management visuals such as the chart and posted rules - and when you must give reminders, keep them short and sweet (or firm as the case may be).
This isn't to say that you should never instruct your child or remind your child of a rule or something that needs done. The behavior management chart is to help your child develop target behaviors, but you will still want to keep boundaries and rules in your home. Even when you are instructing, avoid sermonizing and lecturing. Keep communication open!
These simple tips can really help with the behavior management of your ADHD child, but if you're finding they seem to make no difference then you might try combining them with a natural, homeopathic remedy. MoodCalm is designed to create a balanced mood in your child which could be just the thing that you need to help make these tips more effective.
Dr. Ronald Receveur
www.ADDMoms.net
Many parents don't want psychotropic medications prescribed for their kids; as a clinician, I think that's a last resort! Here are some CDs by Hemi-Sync that can be helpful:
Ms. Erin
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