Since currently, there is no cure for ADHD, behavioral modification is known as one of the best methods to handle the unwanted behaviors in ADHD children. Behavioral modification is the use of reward-punishment system to adjust the child’s behaviors. Fact is, research shows that up to now, this is the most effective tool in managing ADHD.
The theory behind behavioral modification is when the kids see a behavior is rewarded, they will do such behavior and in the contrary, they will reduce the behaviors that receive punishment. There is nothing complicated in this theory. All people know and do the same thing in most of cases. Parents can use a lot of things as rewards and the similar amount of punishment. The rewards could be toys, foods they like …
It is vital for the parents to let the kids know exactly the rewards and the punishment they receive when doing something. For example, you tell you kid that if he/she behave well at school, he will get an ice cream and if not, he will not allowed to play games for a week. Letting the kids know the outcome will help them visualize the rewards and punishments so they will adjust their behavior to avoid the bad outcomes and get the rewards.
As mentioned above, behavioral modification is the most effective tools in managing ADHD in children. However, you cannot expect instant result with this method. It can take months, even years to see the good outcome but once you decide to follow this method, you know you will be rewarded.