| Many parents are concerned as to how they should | | | | with ADHD have a hard time paying attention to any |
| parent their six to seven year old child that has been | | | | one thing for very long. Listening to a parent outline a |
| diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is a behavioral disorder, | | | | list of chores they need to complete is generally too |
| not a personality disorder. A child with ADHD is often | | | | much for them to retain. Instead, give the directions in |
| very restless, has trouble following directions or paying | | | | small chunks. Two to three steps is usually acceptable. |
| attention. These are just a few things that parents are | | | | It is helpful to write out the daily routine and post in a |
| challenged with when they are trying to teach their | | | | place the child can quickly reference. |
| young child good behaviors. | | | | Social skills will still need some work. Children with |
| Six to seven year old children that do not have ADHD | | | | ADHD have difficulty taking turns or using appropriate |
| are beginning to control their impulsiveness. This may | | | | communications. These issues can be corrected with |
| not be the case for a child with ADHD. They are still | | | | proper feedback. Stop a child's inappropriate actions |
| learning what consequences their actions hold. This | | | | immediately and explain to them what it is they should |
| makes it extremely important for the parents to | | | | do in the future. Have them repeat the words or |
| enforce consequences consistently. A child with | | | | behavior you are asking for. |
| ADHD will require consistent discipline in order to learn | | | | Do you want to learn exactly how to eliminate your |
| that their choices may lead to consequences. | | | | child's out-of-control and defiant behavior without using |
| Another situation a parent needs to recognize is the | | | | Punishments, Time-Outs, Behavioral Plans, or |
| inability to remember a long set of directions. Children | | | | Rewards? |