Tips for Parenting Children with ADD/ADHD

1. Use positive reinforcement to increase positive behaviors
   
2. Use immediate consequences to decrease negative behaviors
   
3. Keep directions simple. Use short sentences to give directions and give only one or two directions at a time.
   
4. Create proactive systems to help your child. Label drawers so your child knows what belongs where.
   
5. Be proactive in your approach. Look at situations beforehand and determine the appropriate behavior. Create rewards and consequences and let your child know ahead of time exactly what is expected.
   
6. Use frequent eye contact. Keep your child’s eyes on your face while giving directions or instructions.
   
7. Use token economies at home to help in following rules. Use charts, chips, stickers to follow behaviors and create immediate rewards.
   
8. Review your expectations and make sure they are appropriate for your child’s emotional level as well as their chronological age.
   

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