So many people have so many different ideas about disciplining the child and teen with ADD/ADHD! Over the years, the suggestions have included lessons in moral self-control to cute statements like, “Oh no, your behavior is draining my energy!”
For over 30 years, researchers have seen that children with ADD/ADHD who are struggling with behavior problems respond well to a structured approach to discipline, as outlined in these articles:
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Why Flexibly Structured Discipline Works
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The Power of Positive Attention
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Giving Effective Instructions
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Economics 101: Eight Steps to Better Behavior
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Economics 201: Six Steps to Reducing Unacceptable Behavior
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Time Out!
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Grounding (Teens)
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Problem Solving (Teens) – COMING SOON!
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Communication (Teens) – COMING SOON!
When your child or teen is within reasonable reaching distance of the necessary skill set, you can try the flexible structure provided by natural and logical consequences as suggested in the following articles.
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