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Let's Hope This Works: Reward Chart
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<blockquote data-quote="graceupongrace" data-source="post: 305644" data-attributes="member: 7371"><p>A couple of thoughts:</p><p></p><p>Go ahead and try it, but don't be discouraged if it doesn't work. Many of our kids simply are wired differently, and do not respond to rewards the way a easy child would. I tried all kinds of reward systems when difficult child was younger and not one of them worked (and I used to design incentive programs for major corporations!). But the others are right; sometimes seeing what <em>doesn't </em>work helps you reach a better diagnosis and treatment.</p><p></p><p>If you're going to try a reward chart at all, you might want to make it simpler. The system you're considering is awfully complicated for any 6-year-old, much less one with ADHD. Try focusing on one or two behaviors at a time.</p><p></p><p>If the Vyvanse only lasts 6 hours, you may want to talk to the psychiatrist. It should last longer than that -- maybe not 12 hours, but at least 8-10. My difficult child takes it, and it has been much more effective and lasts way longer than other stimulants (e.g., Concerta) -- probably pretty close to 12 hours. That makes me think it may not be the right medication for your son. Just a mom opinion.</p><p></p><p>God luck and hugs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="graceupongrace, post: 305644, member: 7371"] A couple of thoughts: Go ahead and try it, but don't be discouraged if it doesn't work. Many of our kids simply are wired differently, and do not respond to rewards the way a easy child would. I tried all kinds of reward systems when difficult child was younger and not one of them worked (and I used to design incentive programs for major corporations!). But the others are right; sometimes seeing what [I]doesn't [/I]work helps you reach a better diagnosis and treatment. If you're going to try a reward chart at all, you might want to make it simpler. The system you're considering is awfully complicated for any 6-year-old, much less one with ADHD. Try focusing on one or two behaviors at a time. If the Vyvanse only lasts 6 hours, you may want to talk to the psychiatrist. It should last longer than that -- maybe not 12 hours, but at least 8-10. My difficult child takes it, and it has been much more effective and lasts way longer than other stimulants (e.g., Concerta) -- probably pretty close to 12 hours. That makes me think it may not be the right medication for your son. Just a mom opinion. God luck and hugs! [/QUOTE]
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