| Now that Ritalin and other psychostimulants are getting | | | | except that will put too much emphasis on the child's |
| a somewhat bad press in that there is a link with | | | | feelings and self esteem rather the actual behavior |
| sudden death in ADHD children taking these drugs, | | | | which is causing all the problems. Behavior therapy |
| attention is being turned to other ways of changing or | | | | takes a different approach and it will certainly involve |
| transforming kids' behavior. Whether your child has | | | | the child and or teenager in a very different way. |
| ADHD or not, behavior is going to be an issue. I know | | | | When you follow such a course, you can learn how to |
| that many parents are now realising that pills will not | | | | stop all the arguing and shouting. Instead you will learn |
| teach skills or behavior and that is where the problem | | | | ways to deal with each scenario and also even what |
| has to be tackled - right there in the heart of the home. | | | | to say to your child and how to talk to him after a |
| Kids' behavior can be problematic in that acting out, | | | | meltdown or temper tantrum. The whole emphasis is |
| temper tantrums, lack of focus and defiant and | | | | on the child learning new behaviors and ways we can |
| oppositional behavior all come to the surface and the | | | | reinforce that through a system of rewards. |
| parent just does not know where to turn. In the case | | | | Who is in control in your house ? Learning a few |
| of ADHD, some of these problems can become even | | | | simple strategies form a behavior therapy course can |
| more acute. All the experts are now agreed that | | | | transform your kids' behavior and you can begin to |
| behavior therapy is really the best way to go. This | | | | enjoy family life again. Many parents are besieged by |
| should be the first treatment option rather than one | | | | their kids' problem behavior and walk on eggshells |
| that should be tried further down the line when parents | | | | around them. Instead of screaming, shouting and |
| are at their wits' end. | | | | banging doors, learn some effective techniques which |
| Some parents want to try family therapy which is fine | | | | will restore calm and happiness to your home. |