How can I help my ADHD child control her behavior?

Make a fun game out of creating cards that remind your child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that she can control the motor. You will need 3 by 5 or 4 by 6 index cards. Tell your child that she can notice when the motor revs up and take charge by imagining that she is driving a car, with her hands on the steering wheel and her feet on the brakes.

She can cut out and paste pictures of cars or boats, or draw her own, on one side of the cards. On the other side, you can write out reminders for your child, such as the following: I can slow down the motor. I can steer the car.

If I take a few deep breaths, I can put on the brakes. If I take time to feel the motor, I can take charge. I'm in charge.

I can use this motor to help me pay attention. I can use this motor to help the teacher. I can use this motor to help other students.

I can use this motor to do my homework. I can use this motor to clean my room. I know how to slow down the motor.

I can put my hands on the steering wheel. I can sit still even if the motor is going fast. I can stay quiet just by noticing the motor.

Have your child take these cards to school and keep them at her desk. You can also keep a second set around the house, to use as reminders of how to channel energy in positive ways. The more your child is involved in having fun in creating the cards, the more she'll be interested in looking at them and using them in school and other settings.

After a day or two, ask your daughter to tell you about how and when she has used the cards in school. Listen carefully and offer generous praise for using the cards and taking control of her behavior, and help her problem solve if trouble arises. For example, if other kids make fun of her cards, suggest ways she can handle the situation by standing up for herself or help her figure out how to use the cards in a way that won't draw the attention of other students.

You might also want to let the teacher know that your child will be using the cards.

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