Effective Educational Methods (Gregg)

One educational program is to allow the student multiple breaks in between work and more flexibility in standing, stretching, and sitting. In addition to flexibility in body position, it has been recommended that the fidgeting may be a result of a student trying to maintain focus, so providing gum to chew or play-do on a desk while listening to instruction, would be behavior accommodations provided in the program.

Suggestions for Parents & Teacher (National Research Center on ADHD)

The intervention for Parents, teachers and children should all occur concurrently. The following four points should be incorporated into all three components of behavior modification:

1. Begin with goals that the child can achieve in small steps, then plan these steps and goals purposefully.

2. Be consistent—across all times of the day and across different settings and people. The child must know what to expect at all times.

3. Implement behavioral interventions over the long haul—not, as opposed to giving in after a few days, few weeks, or even a few months.

4. It is important to remember that teaching and learning new skills take a lot of time, and children’s improvement will take time.

If you are a parents who wants to try a behavioral approach with your child, you should learn about the distinguishing factors in behavior modification, as they differ from other approaches. This will help you recognize effective behavioral treatment, and allow you and the child to be confident in what the therapist is offering; improvement in your child's well being and functioning.

• Gregg, Noel. Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Assessment and Accommodation. New York: Guilford, 2009. Print.
• Pierangelo, Roger, and George A. Giuliani. Classroom Management Techniques for Students with ADHD. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, 2008. Print.