How to Help Your Child With ADHD Follow Directions

Do you find yourself repeating instructions to your kids over and over and then getting frustrated when they don’t listen? Child and adolescent ADHD expert and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Dylann Gold gives practical tips for parents and caregivers on how to best give directions to kids with ADHD. Discover how direct instructions can make a significant difference in managing children's behavior. Learn how a simple shift in your approach can yield remarkable results.

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Find Dr. Gold at: https://www.goodthinkingebt.com/

00:00 Introduction to Effective Instructions for Children with ADHD
00:35 The Importance of Direct Instructions
00:46 Examples of Direct vs. Indirect Instructions
00:57 Why Direct Instructions Matter for Younger Kids


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