Creating Structures For Teens With Behavioral Disorders - Infographic

O O O O O O O O O O O O O O CREATING STRUCTURES For Teens With Behavioral Disorders WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CREATE STRUCTURE FOR YOUR TEENS? Parenting a teenager can be overwhelming when dealing with different behavioral disorders. As teenagers begin to find their identity they are looking for ways to express themselves and at times this can cause major stress on parents. These stress can come from decisions made from teenagers because of behavior disorders. Schedute: Creating and establishing structure for your teenagers will provide them with the guidance and positive atmosphere needed to help them overcome their challenges. BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS IN AMERICA Millions of American teenagers live with a variety of behavioral disorders such as ODD, RAD, CD, ADHD, depression, anxiety and a host of other behavioral disorders. OPPOSITIONAL It is estimated that: DEFIANT 2% - 16% DISORDER (ODD) of children and teens have ODD ATTENTION DEFICIT APPROXIMATELY 11% HYPERACTIVE of children 4-17 years of age (About 6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011 DISORDER (ADHD) REACTIVE OL AROUND 8 OF EVERY 10 ATTACHMENT DISORDER (RAD) children raised in an environment with trauma in their early years could be affected by attachment disorder CONDUCT Conduct disorder is more common among boys than girls, with studies indicating that the rate among boys in the general population ranges from: DISORDER 6%-16% FOR BOYS (ag) 2%-9% FOR GIRLS ADHD WAS THE MOST ONLY 20 PERCENT OF ONLY ABOUT 4 PERCENT OF PREVALENT CURRENT CHILDREN WITH MENTAL THE TOTAL HEALTHCARE BEHAVIORAL DISORDER AMONG CHILDREN AGED DISORDERS ARE IDENTIFIED BUDGET IS SPENT ON OUR AND RECEIVE MENTAL MENTAL HEALTH. 3-17 YEARS. HEALTH SERVICES HOW PARENTS CAN CREATE STRUCTURE WITH THEIR TEENS Each behavioral disorder requires a different approach to creating the structure needed to succeed. While parents can begin this process through developing a relationship of love and trust, below are a few recommendations for each specific behavioral disorder: ODD - OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER Get involved in cognitive problem solving training Develop relationship, building social skills training iiDi%$ Recognize and praise positive behavior On a daily basis Agree on an action plan and make sure your teen knows specific consequences for negative behavior Set up a routine that will help your teen stay organized ADD/ADHD - ATTENTION DEFICIT (HYPERACTIVE) DISORDER Follow a routine that your teen can rely on Use clocks and timers to set specific timed Sjeob Connect with your teen through family activities and conversation Be willing to make some compromises when necessary Identify the primary complaint for your teen. Know their triggers Get involved in behavioral therapy to help your teen express themselves more clearly Develop beneficial habit changes within the home such as having enough sSleep Make lifestyle changes such as eating and exercising properly RAD - REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER Listen, talk and connect with your teen. Show that you care through actions Set limits and boundaries so that your teen is aware of your expectations Try to maintain predictable routines and Schedules Help your teen express his or her needs and emotions. Be open and honest when communicating Take charge but remain calm. Show that you can control your emotions CD - CONDUCT DISORDER Establish clear rules. Rules should be few, fair, clear, displayed, taught, and consistently enforced. Have your teen participate in the establishment of rules, routines, schedules, and expectations. Structure family activities so the teen is not always left out Stay away from direct demands or statements such as: "You need to..." or "you must." Consider the use of technology. Teens with conduct disorder tend to work well on computers with active program ALWAYS REMEMBER TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR MEDICATION BY SEEING YOUR DOCTOR Additional Tips for Parents ESTABLISH RULES AND CONSEQUENCES when both you and your teen are calm, explain what is expected from your teen and how you are there to hep them BE AWARE OF TRIGGERS AND ANGER WARNING SIGNS - when you and your teen know what triggers them, they can work on changing the situation HELP YOUR TEEN FIND WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS - kisure activities and exercise are a great way to reieve stress. 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