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Self esteem and the ADHD childMay 31 '01 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line Giving the ADHD child more encouragement helps build up their self esteem.
NOTE: For purposes of expressing my opinion on this subject, I have chosen to ignore the question about beauty. I hope that others who read this do not feel that I am ignoring the issue nor trying to get around it as a way of earning those epinion dollars. Although self-esteem and a child's perception of beauty can go hand-in-hand, that perception is just one of many factors that shapen self-esteem. For those of us parents who have a child with ADHD, self-esteem is the single most important aspect of developing a child's behavior pattern. A child with ADHD is much more sensitive of their self-esteem than a "normal" child and generally depends on attention given to them as a way of reinforcing the self esteem (and their sense of pride). It is extemely important for those who are around an ADHD child to understand that these children value their self esteem so much more than a "normal" child that more often, it leads them into depression. Since I can pretty much identify kids who have ADHD I always make it a point to heap more praise on them than I would with "normal" kids. This isn't to say that I ignore the "normal" kids. For example, when I am coaching a sport, I would congratulate the entire team when they come off the field and with a few selected kids that I know have ADHD, I would single them out alone and give them a few additional words of encouragement. Developing such a pattern helps a child control their ADHD tendencies since their self esteem is derived by the attention they are given. So the next time you see a child with ADHD who performs an accomplishment that is worthy of praise...give the a little extra for it will go a long way in helping them develop self esteem.  |
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