UNLOCKING THE SECRET #4.

ADHD Secret #4: Teamwork Works with ADHD.

You + Your Child = The Team

Most programs for kids with ADHD focus on training parents, which is very important, but these programs do not speak directly to the child.  Instead, I recommend that parents and kids work together as a team. For instance, in the Total Focus Program, the parents and the child are shown ways of working together on relaxation exercises that improve concentration and reduce frustration.  The exercises are fun, and a chart is kept to track progress.  They end up having a good time, improving their relationship and learning new skills together.

Many of the programs for kids that are on the market focus on improving only one skill. But they offer no magic cure.  In my practice, I’ve had success using a broad spectrum of approaches (cognitive rehabilitation, behavior modification and relaxation therapy that are integrated together with a newfound “I Can” attitude to produce results that lead to major improvements in behavior and learning achievement.  When I work with kids and parents, I teach problem solving skills and social skills to improve motivation and self-esteem. By doing this, the child learns to put in the work to achieve the major skills he needs to master: improved attention, concentration, and functions including memory and self-control.  As a result, the whole family benefits.

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