Module #3 – ADHD & ODD: Reaching, Teaching & Managing

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The hardest part can be just the daily grind of trying to keep them on-task, on-time, organized, and under control. Develop a healthy attitude about what you should expect and what you can do to keep them performing better.

What people are saying:
“This was an awesome resource, really full of practical creative ways of helping ADHD children.” -Ann

“Life Changing information, easy to understand”

“Thank you so much for this video! We have been to many doctors, counselors, and therapists and none have been near as helpful as this video! I finally understand what I (and his school) are doing wrong and how to fix it. This gave us hope. I have spent the last 2 months trying to repair the damage done to my son’s self esteem and trust and have seen good results. I wish I had found this last year. Now with this video we have direction and resources. We have tons of work to do but now I look forward to all of it. This information is extremely valuable and important to any family struggling with adhd odd children. I was in tears watching this. Thank you.” -Mom of a 5 and 3 year old.

“Within the first ten minutes, I felt like I was looking at my children with a brand new set of eyes” -Maryanne Larkin

“Within the first ten minutes of watching I felt like I was looking at my children with a brand new set of eyes. Informative and inspiring, the fact that the information and guidance is coming from not just a professional prospective but a personal one really makes the difference. I immediately saw where and why I was struggling to get through to my kids. I applied some of the suggested techniques the very same day with my children and the response was immediate and amazing. I’ve watched this a few times now and have been looking into some of the other suggested resources on the list provided at the end of the video and I have to say that for the first time since our diagnosis I feel like we aren’t just surviving – we’re thriving!”

Susan Crockett, MD
Demystifying the Mysterious

“In this ground breaking video, Brad Mason, LPC, shares his most successful strategies for guiding kids with ADHD and ODD towards more productive, connected lives. His down to earth style is easy to follow and his ideas are fun to implement with kids. Highly recommended.”

ADHD and ODD Course Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

1.) Broaden and deepen understanding of the underlying thinking skills called executive functions that contribute to the difficulties people with ADHD demonstrate.

2.) Identify methods to compensate or remediate weaknesses in thinking skills required to adapt successfully to changing and ongoing demands from the environment on children’s attention and performance.

3.) Understand how to respond to oppositional and defiant behavior by using patience, and offering time with desired resources and activities, shifting the adult role of taking away to giving, without getting into a power struggle that escalates conflicts.

4.) Implement discipline strategies that promote rather than take away from self-esteem.

You can also check out a preview video of ADHD and ODD from the home page.

Lessons

1. Intro

2. Executive Skills

3. Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention

4. Behavior Modification and Energizing Success

5. Behavior Modification Example 1 & 2

6. Self-Esteem

7. Lifestyle Adjustments

8. Conclusion & Resources

Resources included in this module

1. ADHD Test

2. ADHD Resources

3. Activity Schedules- Use these to help when transitions are difficult and as a behavior management tool.

4. Bad Minute Plan- Use this to make a plan for a bad moment, to emphasize that a time of difficulty doesn't mean the whole day is blown, and make the good options clear.

5. Behavior Contract For

6. Behavior Management Tricks and Treats

7. Behavior Rating Chart- Quick and easy for a teacher to provide feedback about behavior and determine level of rewards.

8. Bullies

9. Classroom Modifications

10. Credit System Points Template

11. Credit System behavior management tips

12. Credit System Rewards Sample

13. Credit System Rewards Template

14. Credit System Rules and Expectations

15. Credit System Words of Appreciation

16. Developmental Stages and Successful Adult Responses

17. Executive Functions- What are they?

18. Executive Function Remediation Strategies

19. Functional Behavior Assessment- This is best completed as a group or team when a behavior problem is persistent and you want to hone in on what the behavior is about and intervene successfully.

20. Garden of the Mind- Your mind is like a garden- learn to keep the bad stuff, or negative thoughts, out, and the good in.

21. Happy Cats Copy

22. Heavy Work Activities Home- Heavy work activities help with those ever-restless, sensation seeking, wear-you-out kiddos.

23. Heavy Work Activities Include

24. Heavy Work Activities School

25. I did it lottery ticket

26. I didn't lottery ticket

27. IEP Behavioral Goal Menu

28. Incorrect or Irrational Core Beliefs

29. Rational vs. Irrational Thoughts Practice

30. Limitless Love

31. Meditations- Practicing these along with relaxation and exercise daily can boost focus, reduce restlessness, and prevent problems and irritability.

32. Metacognition- Got a kid who says they didn't do it right after you saw them do it? Check this out.

33. Parent response to outbursts that develop child's empathy

34. Praise Ways- Here's a list of quick, fun, free, easy activities to provide as rewards to motivate behavior in class and at home.

35. Problem Solving Template- When they only try one way and give up, or keep trying the same solution that's not working, teach this.

36. Proprioception- Here's another reason you may not have been aware of that explains why some kids don't keep their hands to themselves and invade others' personal space. Try Heavy Work Activities and Occupational Therapy to evaluate for help.

37. Related Service Counseling

38. Relaxation Tips

39. Self-monitor- For the kid who only works when an adult is right there next to them prompting, create independence in staying on-task even when nobody is watching.

40. Thinking Skills- Clear expectations and rewards are great, but people often need help with the thinking skills they need to get themselves to perform a behavior or adapt successfully to changing demands from the environment.

41. Thinking Errors

42. Thinking Errors Practice

43. Thought Record

44. Unwanted Thought Questions- Use this as "funwork" to help teach how to recognize thinking errors and replace them with smarter, more accurate thoughts. This is a way to help someone become smarter and feel the way they want to more often!

45. Working Memory Remediation- They can only remember one or two directions at a time? You send them to their room to get shoes on because it's time to go and they don't return? Here's your ticket.