Other helpful methods include modeling of appropriate behavior by adults, self-confrontation with videotape, role playing, biofeedback, and relaxation. One major problem students with ADD will encounter is in the area of effective socialization with peers. It is part of a cycle that when students fail to make friends and get along with others, the students then also have negative feelings about themselves. Other specific skill deficits in perceptual and conceptual areas will also need attention. Much of the work in this area focuses on the task to be taught and uses a strong behavioral approach emphasizing incremental learning steps.
ADD seems to affect reinforcement response.
But for any remediation program to succeed, parents and teachers will need to find out what would be potentially reinforcing for a student, and then a reinforcement schedule can begin to be planned. Success for those students is crucial. Back to the Table of Contents For More Information American Psychiatric Association. Stock No. 552. S.P. Medical and Scientific Books, 1984.