Behaviour Modification Techniques-
a. Create a Plan for Redirecting Old Behaviour into New
Ie impulsive biting to skills to join into group time
b. 3 Cs ( Dr. Peter Jensen MD, NY State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University)
- • Clarity of Expectations- ie Rules on blackboard ie no touching, speaking during lesson
• Consistency
• Calmness ( Many adults need time outs before dealing with the situation ie ADD themselves b/c of genetic predisposition)
c. Understand your child’s learning needs ie Supportive, Coaching or just Supervision Needed – for example a child who is fearful of failure will need a supportive style to begin with as he/she may not put their hand up to ask questions, but would need the task explained to them, guided on the first few questions and then rechecked a few minutes later. Once their confidence builds this could be changed to coaching style then eventually Supervision Style . For more information
Leading at a Higher Level- Ken Blanchard
http://www.kenblanchard.com/About_Ken_Blanchard_Companies/Business_Leadership_Books/blanchard_on_leadership/
Wellness Comment- Excellent resource to understand how to teach and be a great leader for business but also your kids!
d. Targeted Modified Behaviour with Reward ( not bribes )
Ie if child is disrupting class 10 X / day shift and reward when it is reduced to 5X / day and continue.
e. Reward System- short term and long term
Ie short term- daily 15 minutes later to stay up
Ie long term- weekly points to larger outing ie dinner out
f. Encouraging Introversion Time-
- ie quiet time in room to have soft music and play 20 minutes after school
ie brief time away from high activity ie assist parent in getting water for the rest of the kids
ie bath after school
ie touch therapy – massage - For more information.Raising Your Spirited Child-Mary Kurchinka
http://www.amazon.ca/Raising-Your-Spirited-Child-Perceptive/dp/0060923288
Wellness Comment- Excellent resource for parents in understanding Extroverted and Introverted needs and other tools to support your child
Note if you are and adult and wonder if you have ADD- for the adult ADD Questionnaire go to http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=974&cn=3
