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2. For the non attention I have used timers. They are very effective. 3. I think lots of children suffer from ADD and ADHD because it is an actual medical problem. I have seen the results of a true ADHD child getting on medication. Going from chicken scratch, making all f's and literally coming into class on all 4's barking like a dog to making all A's, reading up a storm, and conducting himself like an actual human being. I have also seen lots of kids that are in my opinion misdiagnosed. Whether it be that they are not ADHD but perhaps there is another problem or just flat out misdiagnosed. I also think that some of the ADD problem stems from video games. I have had parents say I don't know why he won't pay attention in class and do his work he can play his video game for hours. My response: First of all how do I compete with hours of biung, bang, bong, colorful lights flashing, etc.... Secondly, that is part of the problem. He can't sustain the actual thinking part of his brain becasue it is in a 'coma' due to "hours" of video games. 4. I believe that our natural coping skills has more to do with behavior than our home life. Naturally children that have a difficult home life will be effected in some way, but it is not always through their behavior. Certainly I think that our environment plays a big part in the way that we act. However, I have had students that come from wonderful homes be a handful! I have had students that come from less than desirable conditions be wonderful, and visa versa. For example, I have expectations for behavior from my own children. They know them, I have taught them and continue to teach them. But they are still children and it is in their nature to 'mess up'. So there is a consequence and I reteach. It is my hope that eventually it will all take and my child will grow to be a great citizen. But, there are no guarantees that that will be the case. Some children have this sort of teaching going on at home some don't. I didn't. I feel like I am not a ranting, raving, druggie because of my coping skills. 5. Always start conferences with a positive. Have a solution in mind or have the parent help you come to a solution. In other words go onto the meeting with an idea of what direction you want it to take, not just to vent. If you have a child that is a constant behavior problem set up a behavior contract. Note the behaviors (1 or 2) that you would like to change and a reward if it is changed. I usually do this with the child so that they have ownership. The contract is a week long and when they successfully go through one full week they are rewarded and we change the goal to 2 weeks and so on. This helps to cut down on the verbal communication. That sounds odd so let me explain. If you are the kind of teacher that greats your parents everyday at car line with a negative word about their child you are less likely to have a good raport with them. In the parents mind it is you complaing about the child to the parent rather than you informing them of problems. This informs them, but it is not so in their face. Make them part of the solution by befriending them. 6. Think about your coping skills as a person. Design a plan that will work for you. Remember also that no matter what a child's situation that is not an excuse for continual poor behavior. You maybe the only stable person in his or her life that will offer discipline and boundries, which we all know children need and want. I am so sorry this is so long. I hope it helps you. Good luck in your class.
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