Setting up a point system for your child may be an effective way to both increase good behavior and properly and consistently reward this good behavior. An example of a point system is provided below. It is important to modify this example to fit your own life. You may also wish to target behaviors that […]
It may be difficult to know when to make that first call for help with your child’s behavior. You may wonder if his/her behavior is just a phase, whether it is normal for a child of his/her age, or if his/her inattention is severe enough to warrant a diagnosis. If any of the following 6 […]
Typically, medication is most effective at reducing symptoms of ADHD, while behavioral interventions are effective at resolving social and academic issues. The process of diagnosing ADHD can be a confusing and stressful time, not to mention the confusion regarding how medications work. Keep in mind that a detailed description of this process can fill a […]
What was once diagnosed as “ADHD predominantly inattentive type” may actually be better identified as a diagnosis of sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT). Although SCT is not an official diagnosis within the DSM-V, research suggests that it does exist and manifest in ways that are different from inattentive ADHD. Children with SCT are commonly described as […]
One area of impairment that adults with ADHD face is the workplace. Specifically, to attain a high occupational status is difficult for these workers as their ADHD may prevent them from being the “ideal employee.” Little research exists on the specific effects of ADHD on the workplace. One study examined 18 non-medicated adults with ADHD […]
Mothers often comment that their child with ADHD behaves better with his/her father. Children with ADHD do tend to be less negative and more likely to stay on task when with their fathers rather than with their mothers. The cause of this interaction is unclear but may be due to a few explanations. Oftentimes, the […]
About 10-15% of children with ADHD continue to have ADHD as an adult. Previously, it was believed that most of these children “grow out” of ADHD as their brains further develop into adulthood. As adults, these people who used to have ADHD no longer meet the criteria for adult ADHD. New research finds that, although […]
School is overwhelming with distractions for children with ADHD. Your child’s teacher is most likely not specially trained in assisting children with ADHD. Here are some ideas that you, as a parent, can communicate to your child’s teacher in order to help them succeed: Ask the teacher for an extra set of textbooks to be […]
Do you overreact to your child with ADHD? Yelling at your child Mocking or embarrassing your child Giving harsh or sudden punishments Ignoring your child Lecturing your child Telling your child that he/she will not succeed in life Calling your child names (brat, pest, etc.) If you do any of the above, you may be […]
Coaching is used at Dr. Gordon’s office to help manage ADHD. ADHD Coaching is similar to therapy in many ways. Both are centered around having regular conversations and open-ended questions with the client. Both also support the client through a situation by utilizing the client’s strengths and providing a trusting partnership. However, there are some […]