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A reward system can help a child with ADHD adopt new behaviours. It makes efforts visible and motivating. But to work, it must be well built. Here is how. When well built, it can help the child establish new habits.
The child with ADHD is very sensitive to immediate rewards. A system of points or tokens makes their efforts concrete and gives them the desire to carry on. It makes efforts visible and concrete.
This point is explained step by step in ADHD and dopamine.
Start with one to three specific behaviours, such as brushing teeth without a reminder or doing homework on time. Too many goals discourage. Specific goals are easier to assess.
To go further, read our article ADHD and routines.
Goals must be within their reach. The child needs to succeed often at the start to stay motivated. Success sustains motivation.
We detail this point in ADHD and motivation.
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A chart on display, with points, stickers or tokens, allows progress to be seen. They can tick it off themselves.
This topic is covered in our page ADHD: management at home.
Points can be exchanged regularly for small rewards: a play session with a parent, a chosen activity, a privilege. They do not need to be material. These shared moments are often the most motivating.
You will find more details in the article Board games and ADHD.
All adults must apply the system in the same way. Do not take away points already earned as a punishment. Removing points discourages the child.
Our article ADHD and punishments complements this advice.
When a behaviour is established, replace it with a new goal. The system evolves with the child. The system must remain simple and motivating.
To go deeper, see Parental guidance and ADHD.
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Yes, it makes their efforts concrete and motivating. It makes efforts concrete.
One to three specific behaviours to begin with. Few goals.
No, a shared moment or a privilege is often enough. Quick rewards.
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