| Most children with ADHD are diagnosed with the | | | | practice the volume you are asking for before |
| disorder because they exhibit a number of | | | | allowing them to continue playing. |
| different symptoms. Those symptoms present | | | | ADHD children should be given responsibilities in |
| some challenges for parents trying to teach their | | | | the home, regardless of their behavioral disorder. |
| child responsibility and good social skills. Children | | | | You can help remind them about their task by |
| with ADHD may struggle with social relationships | | | | verbally or writing the tasks down. Children with |
| because of their abrupt social skills. A child with | | | | ADHD are prone to getting side tracked and will |
| ADHD tends to be loud. They also have a hard | | | | most likely need a reminder about what they |
| time remembering tasks or directions they have | | | | should be doing. Having a written list in a |
| been directed to complete. | | | | conspicuous place is very helpful. This will serve as |
| These situations can be overcome. Parents need | | | | a constant reminder that they have things that |
| to be diligent in correcting any of the socially | | | | need to be taken care of. When giving the child |
| unacceptable behaviors immediately. Children with | | | | directions, it is important to keep them as short |
| ADHD need adequate supervision. They are not | | | | as possible with only a few steps involved. Ask |
| quite ready to play with other children without an | | | | the child to repeat the directions back to you. |
| adult nearby to keep an eye out for any | | | | Do you want to learn exactly how to eliminate |
| offensive behaviors. When a child does talk too | | | | your child's out-of-control and defiant behavior |
| loud, stop them. Calmly explain they need to use | | | | without using Punishments, Time-Outs, Behavioral |
| an appropriate voice volume. It is helpful if you | | | | Plans, or Rewards? |
| use the desired voice volume. Have the child | | | | |