BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION OR MODIFICATION FOR ADD

Direct positive or negative reinforcement of preferred behavioral alterations is known as behavioral modification or intervention. A teacher rewarding a child, suffering from ADHD for acquiring small steps towards learning how to lift up a hand to be asked for prior to talking in the class, even though the child blurts out some comment, is an example of one intervention. Rewarding the struggle towards change, encourages the full new behavior, is the theory behind this example.

Behavior therapy approach follows 3 basic principles:

Specific goals setting.

Concentrating on the homework for some time or splitting playthings with friends is an example of specific goals setting for your child.

Rewards and punishments. When your child shows a desired behavior give a prize (positive reinforcement). And when she or he fails to meet an objective then give a consequence (unwanted result or punishment).

Give rewards and punishments often. You will be able to shape your kid’s behavior in an affirmative way by using the consequences and rewards time and again for an extensive time.

A practical solution to everyday issues is the main concern of the cognitive-behavioral therapist. He can support you in shaping your child’s behavior by setting up behavioral modification plan of consequences and rewards for your child at school and at home.