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Parenting ADHD Children


© Marlene Anderson

Lessons

Lesson 1: Lesson 1: What is ADHD?
  • Core ADHD symptoms and its major components
  • What causes ADHD
  • Making a diagnosis and evaluation
  • Multi-modal approach to...
    Core Symtoms
    Further Symptoms
    What Causes ADHD?
    Making A Diagnosis/Evaluation
    Multi-ModalTreatment Programs:
    Further Resources
    Homework
    Attachment

    Lesson 2: Lesson 2: Impact on Family & Society
  • Home, school and social problems
  • Special problems for parents
  • Taking charge of your life - Affirmations
  • Build a support...
    Home, School and Social Problems
    Taking Charge of Your Life
    Affirmations
    Build A Support System - Marriage or Personal Relationships
    Homework

    Lesson 3: Lesson 3 - Starting with What Works
  • Focusing on building a positive relationship
  • Understanding the difference between play and games
  • Teaching your child relaxation...
    Focusing On Building A Positive Relationship
    Teaching Your Child Relaxation Skills
    Homework

    Lesson 4: Lesson 4 - Behavioral Management: Part I
    - What is behavioral management - Positive and negative reinforcement - Developing a positive approach to behavioral management - Homework...
    What Is Behavioral Management?
    Positive and Negative Reinforcement
    Developing A Positive Approach
    Homework
    Attachment #2: Point System
    Attachment #1: Behavioral Management

    Lesson 5: Lesson 5 - Behavioral management: Part II
    - Responsibility versus obedience - Modeled behavior - Discipline versus punishment - How do you respond to misbehaviors? - Give clear, precise...
    Responsibility Vs Obedience
    Modeled Behavior and Punishment Versus Discipline
    How To Respond To Misbehaviors
    Homework
    Attachment #1: Time Out Guidelines
    Attachment #2: Non-Compliance

    Lesson 6: Lesson 6 - Dealing With Difficult Emotions & Behaviors
    - Why do I feel the way I do? - Difficult emotions - Children and difficult emotions - So what do I do with all these emotions? - Anger and...
    Dealing With Difficult Emotions and Behaviors
    Children and Difficult Emotions
    Anger and Aggression
    Problem-Solving
    Homework
    Attachment #1: Managing Anger and Aggression

    Lesson 7: Lesson 7 - Surviving the School Years
    - What can I do as a parent? - Establilsh a working relationship with your child's teacher - Share what is working and address your concerns -...
    What Can I Do As A Parent?
    Designing a Homework Routine
    Homework

    Lesson 8: Lesson 8 - Prevention and Other Tid Bits
    - Self-esteem issues - Creating structure and routine - Talking about ADHD with your child - Family meetings - Homework assignment...
    Self-Esteem
    Creating Structure and Routine
    Talking About ADHD with Your Child
    Family Meetings
    Homework
    Bibliography Used In this Course

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