ADHD was initially known as ADD, which is called Attention Deficit Disorder, but in 1994 it was renamed ADHD, which is now called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a behavioral disorder that occurs mainly in younger children. It is mostly diagnosed in boys compared to girls and a specific reason has yet to be found. The symptoms are the pattern of behavior as they are very inattentive type. They are unable to pay attention and make careless mistakes in school work or other activities. They have a disorganized listening problem and it is difficult for them to follow directions as they want to make any mental effort. They tend to lose their things frequently, such as toys, notebooks, etc. They are distracted and forgetful by nature. They are also very hyperactive, as they cannot sit in one place for long. They talk a lot and are very restless by nature. Therefore, they need medication and behavior therapy to control their behavior.
The behavioral charts of ADHD may not completely cure the disorder, but, to some extent, they can modify a child’s behavior and even improve performance in several areas. The ADHD behavior charts are designed in such a way as to limit or even completely eliminate the unwanted behavior disorder. If a child can read correctly, they are expected to respond more appropriately, so visual expectation is supposed to change behaviors. ADHD behavior charts are necessary as they chart the child’s progress from negative to positive behavior. If a child focuses on expectation, there is definitely hope in changing his behavior. The ADHD behavior charts should contain specific tasks, goals, and final expectations. There may be different ADHD charts for different types of behavior. If a child is supposed to focus on household chores, then that table should be divided by topic and should not contain any other behaviors or goals.
The ADHD behavior charts should not contain too many expectations, as the child begins to focus on many goals at once and this can do more harm than good. The ADHD behavior charts should be kept simple so that it is easy for the child to understand. The list contains expected and unexpected behavior, but the table should not be too detailed, it should be fewer words, large, and organized. A child should be rewarded for the change in his positive behavior; It can be in the form of stars, brochures, or anything. The list of negative behaviors should also be prepared.
The behavior chart should be explained to the child and should be positive. The main keyword is consistency. The list should be followed accordingly to achieve the goal and expectations and should be rewarded for positive behavior. At first, the child may not respond to the ADHD behavior charts, as they may not take it seriously. But, once parents take him seriously about expectations, he will begin to respond according to the charts.
