ADD/ADHD Behavior Modifications

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identified. The second step is to determine the best way to change the behavior. Next, there must be an effective re-enforcer determined. The last step is to consistently apply the re-enforcer to change and improve the behavior. An example would be a student that repeatedly fails to do his homework, time the homework is done, and this is not consistent. If a privilege is not taken away when he does not do his homework, this is not consistent. Lack of consistency will make the student feel that he does not have to do his homework unless he feels like doing it. (Silver 3)
The use of medication for behavior management of special needs children and adults has grown over the years. Some patients swear by it and some hate it. Parents realize how it helps their children with their symptoms, but that it negatively impacts their children’s lives also. It can be stated that under no circumstances is medication alone a sufficient response to challenging behavior. Environmental supports are ...

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fidgeting and squirming, difficulty remaining seated, difficulty awaiting turns, blurting out answers, unable to follow instructions, unable to keep attention, difficulty playing quiet, excessive talking, interrupts others, not listening to others, forgetting necessities form activities, engaging in physically dangerous activities, and being easily distracted. These symptoms are further broken into three specific categories: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined. (“ADHD Treatments” 1)
People with ADD and ADHD symptoms who are inattentive display difficulty keeping their mind on any one thing. They may get bored easily with a task and bounce to the next. Organizing and ...

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