Karol

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

I do not think your grandson is doing this because he doesn't feel you are doing enough for him. It would be impossible, however, for me to say why he is doing this.

Is he acting out and looking for attention? Is there problems at home that may be causing this behavior? Is he doing this at home as well as at your house? Have you discussed this with his parents?

Children with ADHD (and all children) respond well to structured and consistent discipline as well as positive reinforcement. Rather than punish your grandson or becoming frustrated with his behavior, try to use this as an opportunity to help him learn correct behavior. Please be sure to talk with his parents to make sure all of you are working together to solve this problem.

You may want to make sure to provide rewards for your grandson when this behavior does not happen rather than waiting for it to happen and then becoming upset.

I am providing you with some links that may be useful:

Creating a Discipline Process at Home

Games to Motivate your Children

I hope this helps. Please let me know how it all works out.

Eileen Bailey