Question
Does a child who is always restless and cannot sit still while eating have ADHD symptoms?
Answer
After completing a correct action, provide verbal recognition or mental encouragement. Offer material rewards; parents and children can sign a contract to ensure this. When inappropriate behavior occurs, parents should express dissatisfaction or cancel the reward. A commonly used and effective method is to ignore inappropriate behavior. Initially, inappropriate behavior may temporarily increase, but do not interrupt. Gradually reduce or eliminate it. Encourage children to establish new behaviors, but do not rush. Psychotherapy is usually more effective.