Parenting The ADD Child: Getting your Child To Listen To You.

When you need to give your child any verbal instructions, the first rule of thumb is to keep the rules short and too the point. An ADHD child’s attention will drift if instructions for
anything are too long and rambling.

It also helps to maintain eye-contact with the child as you speak. A hand on his shoulder or touching his hand as you give the instructions also help the child to stay focused.

You could also ask your child to repeat the instruction back to you before he carries it out. For example, ask him "Jimmy, what do I want you to do?"

These 3 simple suggestions make it easier for the child to pay attention to your instructions and carry them out.