In my last post I talked about the perception of ADHDers as naturally good in a crisis. Some people in the community seem to believe this COVID-19 pandemic will be our moment of glory. This belief is misguided — or at least short-sighted. Some of us can and will contribute in ways that draw upon […]
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How we’re using a token economy to help our kid with ADHD build good habits
ADHDers of all ages struggle to troubleshoot problem behaviors and develop good habits. Parents can have an especially hard time helping kids with this while barely muddling through ourselves. We recently tried a new strategy with our six-year-old. I’ve written before that I prefer intrinsic motivation and natural consequences. However, parents of kiddos with ADHD […]