Intervening with ADHD Adolescents
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XIII. Home School Report Systems

A. Common, effective motivation system

B. Attention to detail crucial to success of home school reports

C. Factors which enhance their effectiveness

1. State target behaviors positively

2. Include academic and behavioral targets when appropriate

3. Small number of target behaviors

4. Quantitative and qualitative feedback

5. Involve adolescents in selecting rewards

6. Have back-up plan when teen doesn't bring it home

XIV. Managing Medication in School

A. Develop an adequate dose of regimen

B. Get feedback from all of the adolescent's teachers

C. Fine tune the dose for best coverage

D. Don't forget homework doses as needed

E. Prepare teens to resist peers asking for their Ritalin

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