What
is ADHD? Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD
is a modern illness being diagnosed in over 7% of
children
If your child
oftens acts without thinking, argues about everything, and
is having trouble functioning with friends and in school, you
might suspect your child may have a ADHD tendencies, but they
probably don't need medications.
What
can parents do to help their child with ADHD?
ADHD
has been linked to genetic and environmental
factors
We
can't change your child's genetics, but you can do a
lot about their
environment. Children with ADHD need even more structure and positive
reinforcement than other kids. Kids with ADHD tend
to get into arguments with adults
and receive an enormous amount of negative feedback. This usually
translates into a poorly developed self-esteem and social awareness.
Impulsive kids are often caught doing the wrong things
and the wrong
times.
By
focusing
your
attention
on positive feedback and by creating a consistent
structure, your child's behavior can improve steadily over time.
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Professionals
recommend implementing a behavior |
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tracking
and incentive
system for kids with ADHD |
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ADHD
Medications should only be used with a behavioral |
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modification
system in place |
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If
you are considering placing your child on medication, you should
first try a system like EasyChild and see what types of improvement
can be realized. Once the benefits of behavioral
modification are realized, you can more clearly see what effects
the medications
are having on your child. Read
the free Child Behavior Report, click
here
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