Traditional discipline often fails for ADHD teens. Immediate consequences, positive reinforcement, and self-regulation skills ...

Be brief and clear when giving instructions to someone with ADHD. Start a behavior chart to help your child work toward a reward for good behavior. Inattentive type ADHD may be a lifelong condition.

This post is the second in a series, “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain." Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors. Your child shuts down on ...