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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]p.s. another common problem for kids with motivation issues is executive function and organization problems.  Exec function has to do with the ability to start an activity, maintain attention to task, self-evaluate/self-monitor, manage impulses, etc.  Some kids have a really hard time getting start or switching gears but once they get going, things go better for that activity.  Besides the above there are also ADHD coaches (not sure for kids but it's a growing field to help adults with ADD, including very successful people, execs, etc.) and occupational therapists (if they happen to specialize in exec function).  there are several books by OT's on how to help kids who are disorganized--Late Lost and Unprepared, ORganizing the Disorganized Child, etc etc...I don't know them all or which ones are best...see Amazon and look at all the related recs.  There are tons of books on helping kids organize for homework as well.  It also helps to plan with your child how long to expect each assignment to take. Some kids are not good at predicting how long something will take and fear it will take forever and hence behaviors and avoidance get in the way.  The Special Needs forum on DCUM has plenty of parents with similar kids who may have good suggestions.[/quote]

Thank you so much![/quote]

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