bahavior plan for 3 year old
I can't recommend an entire plan but here are a few helpful things that I have picked up...
- make very clear what behaviors are and aren't acceptable and have a consistent meaningful consequense for each offense.
Don't nitpick the child- don't say their name in a critical dissapproving voice often (This is hard to do- I was always saying: "Joey" or "JOEY" or 'Oh Joey" or "No Joey" or "JOSEPH!") The doctor told me to curb this habbit and I am glad I got that advice.
- Have an outlet for their energy- give them lots of chance to do large motor activities.
- Don't have standards that are too high. Don't expect him to behave like the 3 year old girl next door because he probably never will.
[QUOTE=oldmember]Love it Meg.I herd don't give anything overstimulating . Dr. Block says interactive things can do this for them.We are haveing trouble cause consequences haven't meant anything. I am looking into therapy help. He is a person who explodes which we think is do to overstimulation. I just say if you don't do what you need to you don't get to go there. [/QUOTE] hey brent or his wife... how are you? the herd gave it away...
It is genetic... strong evidence points to a genetic link. Has your son thought of using supplements? There is some growing evidence that supplementing your diet with things such as Omega fatty acids can help. My husband is ADHD and was not diagnosed until he was an adult and he is finding some success with supplements. Check out the "Alternative Meds" section of this board for more info.Thanks for all the suggestions. My daughter in Law and my son will really benefit. I've asked them to look into this website for support. I wish this had been available to me when I was raising my son. He is adhd also but back in the mid 80's there wasn't as much help as there is today. My son is considering medication now because he is having a hard time at work and his wife is desperate with him and now their little girl, she is ready to give up. We also suspect thier 7 year old son maybe adhd. The school has already started complaining and it's only been two weeks. He talks constantly and interrupts everyone. I don't know if any of you have alot of members of your family with adhd, but so far from my 5 children two have adhd and three of my eight grandchildren have it also. The oldest is 8 and he is on concerta a doing great. What do you think is it genetic or what?My granddaughter has adhd, her MD wants to wait on meds until she is older and we agree. She suggested finding a behavior plan and other things we can do at home to help her. Does anyone one have any suggestions. She mentioned sticker board and toys that can keep her hands occupied while we are at our place of worship. She is not in school or daycare.We too have a 3 year old with ADHD that we have chosen not to medicate. We have had some success with supplements (fish oil and magnesium). There is a lot of information on this on the Alternative Meds section of this board.
I would also add that having a daily routine helps a lot. I would imagine this would be especially important for a child who stays home. I stay home with our children but we have put our son in a half day pre-school program (3 days/week) that really helps give him some structure.
Welcome and hope you find what you are looking for! 
I think preschool is a great idea. We put my son in just before he turned 4 and the world began to change for us. We learned from the preschool teacher how important it is to have structure and clear discipline. We were bad, at that time, giving in to him b/c he was easier to deal with that way. He quickly made great strides at home and school when he began to realize that no means no, no matter who is saying it. AND, the routine did seem to help. Mon, Wed, Fri 1st thing in the am we went to school. Tues, Thurs, Sat 1st thing in the am we colored or did crafts. I can't tell you how much changed from 3 to 4 years of age with this help.
Good luck.
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