| As you may be aware there are numerous alternative | | | | consequences have to be logical to the situation, and |
| methods for ADD and ADHD. You may have heard | | | | must be crystal clear to the child. |
| some of these advertised though one of the many | | | | *Rewarding good behavior - Most experts agree that |
| major media outlets. Some claim to work every time | | | | rewarding good behavior is one of the best ways to |
| with the use of a few simple words. Others have a | | | | get the behavioral outcome you desire. By recognizing, |
| recorded message that is sure to alter behavior is only | | | | praising, and rewarding good behavior you not only will |
| given a chance. In reality what may work for one may | | | | tend to get more of the good behavior you are |
| not for another. In this informational article titled | | | | seeking but will boost your child's self esteem as well. |
| "Alternative Methods for ADD and ADHD" I will be | | | | *Environmental modification - This is a difficult one. As |
| focusing on behavior modification therapy. | | | | parents we all know how seductive peer pressure can |
| The idea of behavioral modification has been around | | | | be and how difficult it is to provide the perfect |
| for a while now. It is not without its detractors but is | | | | environment for optional behavior. Nevertheless, |
| generally considered to be the primary non prescription | | | | research points to the fact that by reducing the |
| drug treatment used in convention ADHD therapy. | | | | possibility of misbehavior you make it easier for your |
| Behavior modification falls into a class of therapies | | | | child to act the way you would like. |
| known as behavioral treatments and includes other | | | | *Consistency is the key - Most people with ADD |
| methods such as cognitive behavioral counseling and | | | | ADHD have trouble differentiating good behavior from |
| awareness training. | | | | bad behavior anyway. If you are inconsistent it will only |
| The basic premise behind behavioral modification is to | | | | add to their confusion and reduce the effectiveness of |
| correct misbehavior and reward positive behavior. It is | | | | behavioral modification therapy. |
| commonly used for both children and adults. This type | | | | In summary, behavioral modification has its advocates |
| of treatment is a behavioral management tool regularly | | | | and detractors. In the end it is up to you and your |
| used by parents and teachers working with kids. | | | | child's doctor to determine whether alternative |
| The four cornerstones of this therapy are as follows: | | | | methods for ADD and ADHD are right for your |
| *Consequences for poor behavior - Your | | | | particular situation. |
| grandparents may have a number of colorful stories | | | | Additionally, many parents are opting for natural |
| concerning a strict teacher who slapped their hands | | | | alternative treatments to support their behavioral |
| with a ruler, as punishment for misbehaving. Things | | | | modification efforts. Perhaps the most popular of |
| have changed a great deal since then but the basic | | | | these approaches is homeopathy. Homeopathic |
| premise is the same. By providing undesirable | | | | supplements for ADHD have shown to be effective in |
| circumstances for misbehavior you are encouraging | | | | helping manage such common symptoms as |
| that behavior not to be repeated. Behavioral therapist | | | | inattention, impulsivity, erratic behavior, and hyperactivity |
| point out that when applying this approach the | | | | and are an option worth considering. |