Parents are learning what to do if and when their child hits others.
It’s one thing for your son or daughter with ADHD to have difficulty with impulse control…
But when they your child starts hurting other people and can’t seem to stop hitting them (like you, their siblings, or other kids at school) it’s your responsibility to help protect everyone involved from being hurt.
Carol Brady, Ph.D gives 8 steps to help you help your ADHD child control his or her aggressive impulses….
- Define the problem
- Control YOUR emotions
- Try empathy
- Ask for suggestions
- Reward good behavior
- Impose consequences
- Identify “hot spots”
- Reassure the child
If there’s one thing that your ADHD child may feel he or she is lacking, it’s someone there to understand him or her, so let’s take a closer look at tip number 3: try empathy.
Let your child know that you understand how hard it is to control aggression. Once [he or she] calms down, say something like, “You seemed to be angry because your friend won the game” or, “I know you get angry when other children tease you, but hitting will only hurt your friendships.” Listen carefully to what [he or she] says iso you can provide support.
Do you have an ADHD child who hits? Have you tried any of these tips? What’s worked for you and your ADHD child when it comes to dealing with hitting? Share with us below in the comments.
How To Stop ADHD Kids From Hitting [ADDitudeMag]
