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ADHD, Positive Reinforcement and The Appreciation Station
Positive Reinforcement is the process of encouraging specific behaviors by rewarding a child for completing that behavior correctly. The Appreciation Station™ is a positive reinforcement parenting system that encourages positive communication between adults and children. It reminds adults to always search for the good in their child's behavior, and creates a healthy self-esteem in children where they learn to earn respect in life.
What People Are Saying About Positive Reinforcement and ADHD
- "ADHD/ADD children need MORE reinforcers MORE often. They require consistency, immediacy, and tons of encouragement, praise and positive reinforcement if they are going to manage the complexities of this world."
Marlene Anderson
Source: Parenting ADHD Children
- "Once you develop the habit of consistent positive reinforcement at home, you'll see that communicating is easier, and you will also be helping your son or daughter learn to communicate with the outside world. By the time they are in elementary school, kids need the self-esteem boost gained when positive reinforcement is in practice."
Source: Family Education
Testimonials for Using The Appreciation Station with ADHD
- "I just wanted to thank you for what you’ve done for our family with the Appreciation Station! We have two daughters, ages 7 and 9. Several years ago our oldest daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder).
After receiving the package, I took the time to create a little list of rules and posted it right above where the station sits, which is practically its own altar. That way, there is never any question as to what constitutes getting a coin. Granted, flexibility and repetition is the key to making it work and a little creativity can go a long way to achieve results. As a matter of fact, I’ve already had to make adjustments to the conditions of the coins because it’s already proving effective.
That being said, the introduction of that little treasure chest has acted like a miracle in this house! I can’t begin to tell you how much of a POSITIVE difference it has made in our home! We had struggled for so long with approaches to improve attitude and behavior and this absolutely makes that difference hands down. Again, we are truly thankful for what your efforts have made possible for us and encourage anyone with children to invest in the Appreciation Station because it’s worth a fortune!"
Mo and Michelle Morse
