Shape School Behavior with a Daily Report Card

Teachers and parents of children with ADHD can use this method to spark better behavior in a hurry.

by ADDitude Editors

The daily report card can focus on one problem area or on several for a child with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). Each behavioral target should be self-explanatory or explained to the child in advance, such as: "Accepts feedback in an appropriate manner."

Here are a few examples:

Classwork

• Starts work with four or fewer reminders
• Completes assignments with 70% accuracy
  
• Contributes to class discussion with three or more original and relevant comments

Conduct

• Interrupts class fewer than three times
• Remains seated with four or fewer reminders
• Teases classmates fewer than three times

Responsibility

• Gives DRC to teacher
• Has materials necessary for class
• Brings completed homework to class

This article comes from the February/March 2006 issue of ADDitude.

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