| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral | | | | rules in the beginning. A parent needs to stay firm in |
| disorder that affects nearly ten percent of all school | | | | their decision and let the child know there will be no |
| aged children. Parents raising children diagnosed with | | | | swaying. |
| ADHD can benefit from different discipline methods | | | | When a particular rule is not being followed, stop the |
| than those they were raised with. It is possible to teach | | | | child immediately. Let the child know specifically what |
| children good behaviors while using discipline techniques | | | | they are doing or saying that you do not approve of. |
| that do not include time-outs, behavioral charts or | | | | Explain to them what they should be doing and have |
| reward charts. | | | | them repeat it or perform it before allowing them to |
| Before parents can begin to enforce rules and | | | | continue. |
| boundaries they need to be established first. If the child | | | | Children with ADHD may need several daily reminders |
| is old enough, include him/her in the process. Write | | | | about a particular rule. Remember, this is due more to |
| them down and place in a conspicuous place where | | | | their behavioral disorder than their desire to irritate you. |
| they can be easily referenced. | | | | Stay calm and make sure your frustration does not |
| Once the rules are established, it is up to the parents | | | | show on your face. It is helpful to redirect the child to |
| to enforce them. This can be taken care of by simply | | | | another area or activity when the child persists in |
| restating a particular rule that is being violated. It is | | | | displaying undesirable behavior. |
| normal for any child to attempt to break or bend the | | | | |