INTRODUCTION This book is about children who has difficulty paying attention, controlling emotions, and governing physical activity, and who do not think before they act. It is a book about children who are often described as taking unnecessary risks, but it begins with the premise that these children can succeed at home, in school, and in the community. They can manage these difficulties. Most importantly, when they become successful adults, they can make a significant …showed first 75 words of 2488 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2488 total…problems of incompetence and another set to deal with problems of noncompliance. • Positive Parent-Child Relationships. Seek out that which you both enjoy and, on a daily basis, participate in those activities. • Family Stability. Your hyperactive child may be a barometer for family problems. Deal with problems as they occur. Try to avoid crisis. • Problem-Solving Training. Teach your child a model for solving problems that can be used consistently. • School Success. Be patient, persistent, and proud.