Monday, November 15, 2010
A child with ADHD or other special needs may receive multiple negative messages about his or her behavior or even their personality during the course of a day. They may be reprimanded for being too loud, too energetic, or too impulsive. They may be given pejorative labels as well such as lazy...
I was watching a totally unrelated documentary tonight on Discovery Health about children who are Bipolar and I stopped at your sentence, "Every child needs reminded that they are capable and have gifts and especially so for a child who may be told more often about their failures than their successes."
ADHD might not be identical but these children were constantly under negative treatment by some classmates, they had no friends and the conversation with their parents was heart breaking. Even though they were helped with drugs, they still were crying and sad, angered and disappointed.
They need these reminders more than anything to help them get through their day. Your ideas sound very good, especially the way it helps remind everyone else to recognize good behavior as it happens, and show the children that have done something well and are valued.
Thank you Paul!
I don't think it is so unrelated...as every child who has a diagnosis whether it is Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, or autism...they all have similar emotional issues to tackle. I will need to see this documentary...it sounds very interesting.
It is one idea to help to promote a more positive self image for your child. And it helps the parent too...to take note of the successes.
I really appreciate your comment...keep 'em coming!