Introduction: When Rewards No Longer Work September: Lucas, a student with ADHD, is motivated by the point system. Each point = one star. 10 stars = one privilege. It works well for 3 weeks. October: Lucas starts to get tired of it. He asks: “How many stars if I...
A guide to identifying the nature of difficult behaviors and adapting your response — Introduction: not all difficult behaviors are the same When faced with a student with ADHD who disrupts the class, the teacher must make quick decisions. But the same outward...
Understanding the neurological mechanism at the heart of ADHD to better support impulsive behaviors — Introduction: When the Brake Doesn’t Work “He starts again just after we told him to stop!” This exclamation, heard daily in schoolyards and...
Learning to formulate clear and actionable instructions to avoid paralysis and opposition — Introduction: The Daily Misunderstanding “Clean your room.” You’ve said this phrase hundreds of times. And hundreds of times, you’ve gotten the...
How to transform the ordeal experienced into an opportunity for learning and strengthening the relationship — Introduction: the crisis is not the end The storm has passed. The ADHD student, who was screaming or breaking things just a few minutes ago, has...
Protecting and building the self-esteem of a child who constantly compares themselves to others — Introduction: the trap of comparison “He can stay seated. Why can’t I?” “She got 18, I got 8. I’m useless.” “Everyone has...
