Parenting The ADD Child: The Importance Of Immediate Feedback

Children have a naturally short attention span. It is for
this very reason that you should give immediate feedback
along with consequences for behavior and activities.

Feedback must be clear, specific, and occur as close to the time after the
behavior that it refers to.

This feedback should be given often. Parents need to tell
ADHD children how they are faring in whatever activity they
are involved in or how well they are conducting themselves at
very short intervals.

Feedback can be in the form of praise or compliments but
should specify exactly what the child has done to earn it.

It can also be in the form of physical affection like a hug, extra
privileges or occasionally a food treat.

ADHD children have reduced sensitivity to rewards and
other consequences.

Hence, larger and more important rewards are needed to motivate
them to perform, follow rules or behave well.
Make the consequences powerful and worth avoiding or earning.