Written: Anonymous
Tell the child what you want him or her to do avoid saying what you don’t want. 2 Be specific about the behaviour you like instead of saying “good boy” or “good girl”.
Model the desired behaviour you wish to establish instead of waiting for the behaviour to appear
Reward with social praise and touch avoid the use of physical punishment
Build on small change in behaviour; don’t expect major changes.
Withdraw attention to some inappropriate behaviour; but do pay attention to the behaviour you are trying to get rid of.
Reward appropriate behaviour and punish inappropriate behaviour; never repeat this.
Reward and punish immediately after respective appropriate or inappropriate behaviour.
Provide a consequence ( i. e., punishment) for inappropriate behaviour, instead of using threats.
Use mild punishment for inappropriate behaviour and avoid using physical punish-ment for aggressive behaviour.
How can you improve Listening Skills in ADHD Child?
Exercise goal: Developing Listening Skill
Time limit initially – approximately 5 minutes. As toleration builds -10 to 15 minutes
Frequency: Daily - for all age
• Child’s responses can guide parents to tolerance for longer sessions and complexity. • Do not attempt to force the child to sit for longer session and complexity • Eye contact is desirable but not essential. • Have child’s full attention. • Chose or structure time and place without any interruptions.
Reward: Social praise and touch. Punishment: None - only positive reinforcement. Activity: Story telling. Read the short story appropriate to child’s mental development. Ask child to retell in own words. With success give social praise and touch (pat on back).
If the child has difficulty retelling, simply give a shorter story or one paragraph, or even re-peat simple words of the child.
Use a level that allows for success.
After success is experienced by the child, gradually increase the difficulty and complexity. Avoid negative commands.
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