ADHD behaviour treatment is sometimes called behaviour therapy. Basically it helps parents to learn techniques and strategies to make them more effective parents and to help them cope with problems specific to children with ADHD and/or other problems. An often overlooked fact is that many parents themselves are at a loss because their own parents were very often absent from the home so they did not have a clear role model to follow. In other cases the parents themselves suffer from ADHD and this may aggravate an already difficult problem as they have difficulty in focusing and trying to remember appointments. There is a proven hereditary link.
Coping with inattention when doing homework, for example is another frequently asked question. Parents have to liaise with the teacher so that there is a folder in which all the homework assignments are kept and you can see any notes from the teacher. Have a word with the teacher about seating because that can help. Just by moving the child from near the door to a more prominent position near the teacher can be useful. Using a buddy system can also help to make sure your child does not forget things. At home, make sure there is a quiet area for doing the homework. No TV or other distractions. Help the child by breaking down the tasks. The teacher should have already done this. By following a program of ADHD behavior treatment, you can learn a whole new set of skills for situations like this. Read the rest of this entry »