You know the joke that is going around? If a child has ADHD, treat the parents! There is a lot of wisdom and truth in this little joke because all the trials, research are pointing to the fact that if parents follow behavior modification or child behavior programs then their children have a much greater chance of success in adulthood and also of NOT carrying the condition into adulthood which is a big problem for our society to-day.
Imagine if there was no adult ADHD.
There would be a dramatic drop in car accidents, drug abuse and divorces! By using effective child behavior programs, parents will learn certain skills and techniques which will enable them to help ADHD children analyze their behavior and learn through a series of rewards and consequences why certain behavior is either acceptable or off limits.
We now know from all the statistics that are thrown at us on the Internet that about 60% of kids with ADHD are more than likely to have problem behavior associated with aggression, defiance, violence and meltdowns.
How do you deal with an argument? Shout back? Have you ever considered using time out for yourself? Have you set the limits for your ADHD child and does he know what the bottom line is for certain types of behavior and what the consequences are.
That is exactly what parents are taught on child behavior programs.
Maybe they should be called parent behavior programs! It is interesting to read that in the UK now, it is becoming increasingly common for parents to be given government funding for attending this type of course where they are taught how to set the boundaries and limits.
That is key to treating any behavior problem whether it is ADHD or not.
The British model should be followed in the USA according to William Pelham who is an expert on ADHD and child behavior.
All too often children are given pills but they never teach them any skills for managing life's daily tasks and growing up to take responsibility for their actions.
The wonderful thing about child behavior programs are that there are no side effects at all ,unlike the ADHD medications which can lead to insomnia and stunted growth.
Imagine if there was no adult ADHD.
There would be a dramatic drop in car accidents, drug abuse and divorces! By using effective child behavior programs, parents will learn certain skills and techniques which will enable them to help ADHD children analyze their behavior and learn through a series of rewards and consequences why certain behavior is either acceptable or off limits.
We now know from all the statistics that are thrown at us on the Internet that about 60% of kids with ADHD are more than likely to have problem behavior associated with aggression, defiance, violence and meltdowns.
How do you deal with an argument? Shout back? Have you ever considered using time out for yourself? Have you set the limits for your ADHD child and does he know what the bottom line is for certain types of behavior and what the consequences are.
That is exactly what parents are taught on child behavior programs.
Maybe they should be called parent behavior programs! It is interesting to read that in the UK now, it is becoming increasingly common for parents to be given government funding for attending this type of course where they are taught how to set the boundaries and limits.
That is key to treating any behavior problem whether it is ADHD or not.
The British model should be followed in the USA according to William Pelham who is an expert on ADHD and child behavior.
All too often children are given pills but they never teach them any skills for managing life's daily tasks and growing up to take responsibility for their actions.
The wonderful thing about child behavior programs are that there are no side effects at all ,unlike the ADHD medications which can lead to insomnia and stunted growth.
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