The Self-Control Game
Dr. Berthold Berg
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Item 8410, $49.95
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Most children and adolescents experience difficulty with self-control at some point during development. For many, this is a problem of such proportion that it requires clinical intervention. For others, the acquisition of several cognitive skills can improve self-control and forestall more severe problems. This game is intended for both of these groups. It emphasizes the behaviors characteristic of children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
Impulsivity (IMP)
- Behaves too independently
- Fails to complete tasks
- Performs tasks out of sequence
- Breaks rules
- Replies without thinking
- Seeks immediate gratification
- Behaves carelessly
- Acts without thinking
Inattention (INA)
- Focuses on distractions
- Daydreams
- Fails to listen
- Resists independent work
- Fails to follow directions
- Forgets to fulfill responsibilities
- Loses belongings
- Fails to persist in tasks
Hyperactivity (HYP)
- Fidgets
- Disturbs others
- Has difficulty sitting still
- Behaves dangerously
- Has difficulty calming down
- Destroys objects
- Interrupts others
- Fails to work or play quietly
Five Cognitive Skills
The Self-Control Game helps children modify these behaviors by teaching five cognitive skills:
- Directing behavior with instructional self-statements
- Attributing success to personal effort rather than to chance or others? behavior
- Using self-reinforcement to support appropriate behavior rather than relying on others for praise
- Appreciating the perspectives of peers
- Planning and implementing behavior modification strategies
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