Four signs your teen might have ADHD
They are often late because they are struggling to keep track of time
They challenge authority because they speak without considering the audience
They are unreliable because organization and follow through is difficult
They don't seem to listen because they find listening and following conversation to be a challenge
Behavior contracts: These can be helpful for many different children with learning and thinking differences
A behavior contract is between your child and you or your child and their teacher.
There are rewards for desired behavior and consequences for not reaching goals.
The contracts help lay out specific expectations for behaviors.
Helps your child regulate themself and also hold themself accountable.
Here is a link for a downloadable behavior contract. There are also links on the page to a fidget contract, homework contract, and cell phone contract.
References:
Morin, A. (n.d.). Teen ADHD in the classroom. Understood. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-teachers-see-how-adhd-impacts-learning-in-high-school
Walters Wright, L. (n.d.). Behavior contracts: What you need to know: Improve child behavior at school. Understood. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from https://www.understood.org/en/articles/behavior-contracts-what-you-need-to-know