1. What is AD/HD? Thoughts Activity Words Emotions A Leaky Faucet Brad Olson, Psy.,D.,M.Div. BradleyOlson.net/ArlingtonCtr.com A Problem with Inhibition (hyperactivity & impulsivity) and Self-Regulation (inattention) Positive Parents

2. What is AD/HD? Core Features: Brad Olson, Psy.,D.,M.Div. BradleyOlson.net/ArlingtonCtr.com Poor persistence toward goals or tasks Impaired resistance to responding to distractions Deficient task re-engagement following disruptions Impaired working memory Impaired verbal and motor inhibition Impulsive decision making; cannot wait or defer gratification Greater disregard of future (delayed) consequences Excessive task-irrelevant movement and verbal behavior– (Fidgeting, squirming, running, climbing, touching) Restlessness decreases with age, becoming more internal, subjective by adulthood Emotional impulsiveness & deficient emotional self-regulation- (Impatient, low frustration tolerance, hot-tempered, quick to anger, touchy or easily annoyed, over-react, easily excited ) Positive Parents

3. How is AD/HD Diagnosed? TypicalSome Concern Bigger Badder Longer Trippin’ Up (same for all issues in psychology) Brad Olson, Psy.,D.,M.Div. BradleyOlson.net/ArlingtonCtr.com Positive Parents

4. Brad Olson, Psy.,D.,M.Div. BradleyOlson.net/ArlingtonCtr.com Positive Thoughts Positive Words Positive Feedback Positive Time Positive Rewards Positive Touch Positive Bounce What is Mental Health? How much power or influence do you have as a parent? What is your “job” as a parent? Do you have a “Resilience Mindset? Ruination Perfectionism Obedience Self-Blame Malicious Intent Approval NO Why Should Have To Need (Lecture) I’m Sorry Notice Good Understand Motto Not Lecture Health Benefits Truth Influenced Dad’s Touch How Do We Learn? By living Like mice in a maze Rewards & Incentives Resistance to a behavior modification plan Environment Play Time “Be With” Attitude Pygmalion Effect Resilience from “Island of Competence”