Behavioral Strategies for ADHD and ODD

[@creolefemme9829]

Practical examples is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I'm going to try some of these today when we get home!

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

I love the suggestion of merely implying the consequence of the sad puppy, and reminding the child that the consequence exists. I've had so much success as a CBT provider by simply reminding kids that the maladaptive behavior they might present is not an indication of their personality. I try to react with incredulity when kids misbehave, as if their behavior is surprising and alien, and way outside my expectations. Over time, I find that the maladaptive behavior stems when it's reacted to often enough with surprise.

[@kimmmoon.]

Wow this is great. Now I finally understand what the counselors meant when they said I have to parent in a positive way with positive reinforcement.

[@kimmmoon.]

Thank you so much for this

[@advosetexas7988]

I have an 8 year old grandson who’s been diagnosed with ADHD & ODD. The local school district wants to place him in a residential school hundreds of miles away. I am against this option. I am looking for any suggestions where I might get him help locally with counseling and family counseling. I am also most certain he has some degree of autism but has never been diagnosed with it. Any suggestions where I can get help for him and my family would be greatly appreciated. We live near Beaumont Texas in southeast Texas.

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

See if there are any behavioral therapists in the area. The field is growing very quickly. I myself work with kids with developmental disabilities in a 1:1 basis in a school, and I believe the service is provided by the state.