Impulse Control Strategies for School and Home
Children with ADHD are often labeled unruly or aggressive because of their impulsive physical and social interactions. Even though these children can be caring and sensitive, their good qualities are often overshadowed by their poor impulse control.Children with ADHD act before they think, often unable to control their initial response to a situation.
The ability to “self-regulate” is compromised; they can’t modify their behavior with future consequences in mind. Some studies show that differences in the brain in those who have ADHD are partly responsible for this symptom.Many children with ADHD seem to spend their lives in time-out, grounded, or in trouble for what they say and do.
The lack of impulse control is perhaps the most difficult symptom of ADHD to modify. It takes years of patience and persistence to successfully turn this around.Posting classroom rules and routines lets children know what’s expected of them, and also serves as a visual reminder for those with ADD who act before they think.[Free Download: Solving Challenges in the Classroom] [“I Know!
I Know!” Self-Control Solutions for Kids Who Blurt Out]Children with ADHD have difficulty telling right and wrong, so parents must be specific, stating clear, consistent expectations and consequences.
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