ADHD / ADD Support Group
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Hi, my 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He was in a local and very traditional indian school that just couldn't cope with him so I had to take him out and start homeschooling him. I know it was the right decision as he's doing much better with his work but I'm finding it a real struggle having him around the house so much. My maid takes him out to various classes three times a week but it's only for a couple of hours each time. Can anyone give me any tips as to how to deal with the whining, complaining and uncooperative behaviour?
Also he forgets to eat unless I give him constant reminders, which is also driving me insane. I mean I literally have to remind him to take almost every bite. I would love to let him regulate his own eating but I've tried that and then he just gets really hungry, violent with his little brother, seriously uncooperative and major tantrums that further disrupt eating. I've been wondering if I could find some kind of timer or app that will remind him so that I don't have to, but so far google searches have turned up nothing useful. Any ideas welcome.
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Also he forgets to eat unless I give him constant reminders, which is also driving me insane. I mean I literally have to remind him to take almost every bite. I would love to let him regulate his own eating but I've tried that and then he just gets really hungry, violent with his little brother, seriously uncooperative and major tantrums that further disrupt eating. I've been wondering if I could find some kind of timer or app that will remind him so that I don't have to, but so far google searches have turned up nothing useful. Any ideas welcome.
Thanks
I don't respond to the whining other than, "let me know when you're ready to use your regular voice." Or something along those lines. Sometimes it's really tough. The whining makes me crazy. I have two other children so it can really affect the family dynamics.
I know she's exhausted at the end of the day, mentally, physically and emotionally so I give her some space and time when she's struggling.
Good luck!
You could try some forms of rewards, although I feel like rewards such as: electronics, junk food etc. Is something maybe you shouldn't do as the child may expect that every time and it wont be as special. If you know what I mean? You could try the sticker chart as Sharon o said, and have a row for every week. If your child has earnt a sticker everyday for the whole week on Sunday the last day of the week you could buy him a treat or take him somewhere special. Then it will probably give him a sense of achievement also. As I know from experience people with ADHD tend to forget everyday routines so maybe you could write him up a 'to-do list' and stick it somewhere he will see and read it everyday reminding him of what he has to-do such as eat. If you want any other ideas feel free to private message me :)
I hope this is helpful, good luck to you and your son. He sound like an amazing kid xxx