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Adhd And Confidence

ADHD and Confidence

What do you do to help your child's self-esteem?

Consider the following:

1. Learn about ADHD
2. Separate the Child from ADHD
3. Act calmly
4. Give praise

A more detailed list and explanation can be found at: https://www.adhdinfo.com/info/parents/carin...m.jsp?checked=y

Confidence Adhd

Positive Reinforcement is crucial for a child with ADHD. One of the ways I am trying with my son is to give him small tasks during the day (make his own bed, set the table, clear the table, put away toys and so on). I made a chart and I sticked it on the fridge and everytime he does it, he gets a happy face on the sheet of paper. He seems to love it and I also take the opportunity to tell him how good he is and what a great job he has done. His smile afterwards is priceless. I also try to tell him every day how smart he is. He loves it and he keeps repeating it everytime he does something good.

Adhd And Confidence Health & Special Psychology

My youngest Son hasn't yet had a definite diagnosis of ADHD, he is still undergoing evaluation, but this is the route that the specialists believe that we should be looking at, and they are also suggesting Autism, but as yet no solid answer.
We are following all their recommendations regarding this, and to boost his confidence, we are trying to let him help out by doing little jobs to let him feel as though he is doing the same as everybody else.
It's difficult though, because he'd like a cabin bed (a bed with a wardrobe fitted underneath), but he's just not at the stage that we could trust him with one, as he's still climbing up wardrobes, and trying to get to through the bedroom window..it's a constant worry with him.
I've decided to look at getting him something that's low down, but different from other beds, maybe something like a racing car bed, at least that way he won't feel different from all the other kids of his age.

People who don't have these problems with their kids don't really realize all the safety issues that life involves, as well as the fact that you're forever having to be one step ahead so that your child feels comfortable and confident in new situations.