One source of help for these times is the chalkboard or bulletin board. If the child is unable to read, pictures can be shown to illustrate items such as washing the dishes, homework and outdoor play. Asking a child to repeat what instructions were given is another way of empowering the child's listening skills. Moreover, assigning a child who is Attention Deficit to another child who is struggling in the same subject is another excellent way for the child to raise self-esteem by encouraging the child's leadership skills. If both children flounder after a designated time period, they can be taught by another peer who understands the subject better than they.
Children have an uncanny ability to teach and learn from each other.
However, with a few stabs at teaching, the Attention Deficit child can learn to use other skills available to them to learn even the most difficult of subjects. Temper outbursts can disrupt even the most peaceful of environments. Having a child identify a personal object as a cue for anger monitoring can be beneficial for teachers, parents as well as the child in question. For example, a child may name a favorite decorative pencil as the object to grab whenever upset. This object will help the child identify anger in an appropriate manner.