the cookie thing is a good idea. i would suggest trying something different, the sugar and carbs alone may not help the cause though, try a healthier snack they they like. sugars and carbs as we all know cause blood sugar spikes, and that is when they may become most uncontrollable. i like the idea though!
i am also deaing with an unrully ADHD child (as a nanny) my post is "nanny in need" if there are anymore ideas...good luck
I don't have any easy answers but I am reading Parenting with Love and Logic. So far, the book has helped me develop some good tools when my 9 yr old son acts up.My daughter did the screaming during homework thing. If it was math, I did what I call the "cookie store." I broke a cookie into little pieces, and for each math problem completed, she got a cookie piece. Basically, give rewards. Or I might sit at the table with her with the TV turned on, and direct 50% of my attention toward the TV, acting like her homework was no big deal, and I'd look if she drew my attention to it.Hi folks
New here. Hoping to find some answers, and maybe help others :)
I have a 8yr. old daughter, diagnosed at age 5 with ADD/ADHD -impulse and inattention focused. She also has issues with possible dyslexia. We have tried many dietary and environmental modifications and medications. She is currently on 15mgs ritalin 2x/day.
Here's my "current" issue :)
The talking back is killing me. Whenever she is corrected or challenged (like in homework) she will resort to screaming tears and tantrums. She is finding all kinds of new ways to push my buttons. I try very hard to be patient, and do my best to be able to see what is part of the condition (she is very impulsive) and what is an 8 year old girl.....
Anyone have any advice??? HELP!
Thanks
Welcome SamF. Do you think that the medication is fully managing the symptoms of your child's ADHD? The medication is not a cure all but the child should be seeing maximum benefit from the medication in order to get the best results. When the child is on effective medication in combination with a good behavior modification plan these two strategies have proven to be the most effective treatment for managing the symptoms of ADHD. If your child is still very impulsive then that suggests that the medication is wrong or the dose needs to be changed so I suggest that first you speak to the doctor and make him/her aware that your child is still very impulsive. You also mention that your child has dyslexia. Is she in any special program at school and/or is she getting accommodations in school?
The screaming and tantrums suggests fear and low self esteem. What type of doctor is treating your child's ADHD and managing the med's?
I find it helpful to separate out talking back that occurs when the stimulant is in ds' system vs. talking back after it's worn off. He almost never acts up when the stimulant is in his system. However, it's a frequent problem when it's worn off. I remind myself that his impulse control is way down when the stimulant has worn off and that he's having trouble controlling his behavior. W/ this in mind, I don't handle it punitively. Rather, I tell him that he's not acting in a way that he can be around other people right now. He's then told to leave the room and come back when he's ready to treat people nicely. He usually puts one toe out of the room and then often he is OK. If problems continue, I tell him that he needs time away from other people and he should hang out in his room for awhile. This always helps him settle down.
My son is 9, so close in age to your child.