Disconnect Between Behavior and Consequence
Kids with ADHD often have difficulty delaying or inhibiting their responses.
Instead, they tend to live in the moment, reacting immediately to that moment without thought.
For many children with ADHD, there is often a disconnect between thinking and reacting.
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This is why kids with ADHD do not seem to learn from past mistakes as easily as their peers.
Impairments in working memorycan also result in problems being able to “see what lies ahead.”
In other words, a child may have trouble keeping relevant information to help make decisions about future behavior.
Your teaching and training in this area will also help your child develop greater self-awareness.
Be sure to follow through with consequences in a consistent manner.
Feedback needs to be provided immediately and frequently.
Guidelines should be readily identified to help your child know what to expect.
These strategies help keep your child’s environment predictable.
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