The Three C’s of Parenting
Monday October 6, 2008
Behavior therapy is very effective in helping to manage symptoms of ADHD in children. A reward system is implemented with input from the child and new behaviors are taught to replace the old, maladaptive ones. When setting up a behavioral program, it is important to remember the “Three C’s”
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I really don´t know what to do, because my 12-year boy doesn´t do his homework and every day the teachers tell me about the incomplete work at school.
Maria,
Homework can present all sorts of problems for kids with ADD/ADHD. Below are some article links that may be helpful.
Do you know where the break down is occurring? Is your son getting assignments home, is he understanding the instructions, is he having trouble focusing and completing assignments, are things getting lost in the shuffle back to school?
When things feel so overwhelming it really helps to try and pinpoint where breakdowns are happening, so you, your son, and the teacher can work together to put successful strategies in place.
Homework Strategies
http://add.about.com/od/childrenandteens/a/Homework.htm
How Can I Get My Son To Focus On His Homework?
http://add.about.com/od/childrenandteens/f/homeworkfaq.htm
Warmly,
Keath