ADHD was initially known as ADD, which is called attention deficit disorder, but in 1994 it was renamed ADHD, which is now called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is a behavioral disorder that occurs mainly in young children. It is mainly diagnosed in boys as compared to girls and a specific reason has not yet been found. The symptoms are the pattern of behavior as they are very inattentive type. They are unable to pay attention and make careless mistakes in school work or other activities. They have a listening problem that makes them disorganized and find it difficult to follow directions as they want to exert some mental effort. They tend to lose their things frequently like toys, notebooks, etc. They are distractible and forgetful by nature. They are also the very hyperactive type, as they cannot sit in one place for very long. They talk a lot and are very restless by nature. Therefore, they need medication and behavioral therapy to control their behavior.

ADHD behavior charts may not completely cure the disorder, but to some extent they can change a child’s behavior and even improve performance in several areas. ADHD behavior charts are designed in such a way as to limit or even completely eliminate unwanted behavioral disorder. If a child can read well, she is expected to respond more appropriately, so visual expectation is supposed to change behaviors. ADHD behavior charts are necessary as they track the child’s progress from negative to positive behavior. If a child focuses on the expectation there is definitely hope in changing her behavior. ADHD behavior charts should contain specific tasks, goals, and end expectations. There may be different ADHD charts for different types of behavior. If a child is supposed to focus on chores, that chart should be divided by topic and should not contain any other behaviors or goals.

ADHD behavior charts should not contain too many expectations, as the child begins to focus on many goals at the same time and this can do more harm than good. ADHD behavior charts should be simple so that they are easily understood by the child. The list contains expected and unexpected behavior, but the graph should not be too detailed, fewer words, large, and organized. A child should be rewarded for her positive behavior change; it can be in the form of stars, brochure or anything. The list of negative behaviors should also be prepared.

The behavior chart must be explained to the child and must be positive. The main keyword is consistency. The list must be followed accordingly to achieve the goal and expectation and you must be rewarded for positive behavior. Initially, the child may not respond to the ADHD behavior charts as they may not take it seriously. But, once the parents get serious about expectations, he will begin to respond according to the charts.