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Set a stopwatch out of sight.

Start timer when child begins an independent task.

Stop timer the moment they look away or switch tasks.

Log the total continuous duration.

Repeat 3 times across the day to find an average.

Observe child doing a structured activity (e.g., coloring).

Make a tally mark every time their eyes leave the paper.

Note what caused the distraction (sound, thought, sibling).

Do not correct them during this baseline.

Count total tallies over 15 minutes.

Provide an open-ended toy (blocks, trains).

Observe how many different toys they touch.

Track if they complete a structure or abandon it.

Note signs of frustration or boredom.

Record the max time spent on one single item.

Give a standard transition command.

Start your silent stopwatch immediately.

Wait for the child's physical body to begin moving toward the goal.

Stop the watch and record the seconds/minutes.

Do not repeat the command; see how long it naturally takes.

Establish the rule to stay seated.

Start mealtime or table activity.

Tally every time their bottom leaves the chair.

Note if they return independently or require prompting.

Record baseline count for future comparison.

Have child sit for a screen or reading activity.

Tally gross motor movements (leg kicking, arm flailing).

Do not count minor finger fidgets.

Calculate movements per minute.

Log baseline for heavy work interventions later.

Establish a 15-minute quiet independent play period.

Tally every time the child breaks the quiet with noise or speech.

Note if the speech is directed at you or self-directed.

Remain neutral and do not answer back.

Log total verbal breaks.

Observe child from the moment they sit to eat.

Track body positioning (sitting on knees, leaning over table).

Note how often utensils are dropped or played with.

Observe chewing speed and impulsivity with food.

Log the general chaos level of the meal (1-10).

Engage in a conversation with another adult.

Tally every time the child interrupts or blurts out.

Note if they touch you or yell to get attention.

Provide a neutral 'I am talking' once, then ignore.

Record total interruptions.

Play a board game like Connect 4 or a card game.

Observe how they handle waiting for your turn.

Tally instances of grabbing pieces out of turn.

Note vocal signs of impatience (groaning, rushing you).

Log the severity of turn-taking difficulty.

Child makes a request for a desired item.

Say 'Yes, wait one minute please.'

Start timer and observe their physical reaction to the delay.

Note pacing, whining, or escalating demands.

Record exact time before they melt down or repeat the demand.

Observe child in a semi-structured physical environment (park, stairs).

Track instances of jumping from unsafe heights.

Note running without looking both ways.

Log near-misses or minor injuries.

Assess baseline physical safety awareness.

Deliver a minor disappointing boundary (e.g., 'no more TV').

Observe the latency to emotional explosion (usually <2 seconds).

Note the intensity of the immediate reaction (0-100 scale).

Observe how quickly the emotion dissipates after the spike.

Log emotional impulsivity baseline.

Deliver a 3-step unrelated command.

Observe child walking to execute it.

Count how many items they actually return with.

Note if they get distracted by something else on the way.

Log working memory capacity (1, 2, or 3 items).

Give a routine 2-step instruction.

Observe execution without reminders.

If they fail, give the instruction broken down into 1 step at a time.

Note if the issue is memory or non-compliance.

Record baseline command tolerance.

Set up a non-preferred but required task.

Tell them it is time to start.

Time the delay between sitting down and actually making the first mark/action.

Note avoidance behaviors (sharpening pencils, needing water).

Log initiation friction time.

Carry a notepad for 30 minutes during a busy time.

Tally every time you issue a command, correction, or 'no' to the child.

Review the total count.

Assess if your command rate is overwhelming their processing speed.

Set baseline for parental command reduction.

Reflect on yesterday's boundaries.

Count how many times you threatened a consequence but didn't enforce it.

Count how many times you repeated an instruction more than twice.

Identify your own exhaustion points.

Log parental consistency baseline.

Sit quietly and rate your current parenting stress (1-10).

Identify physical tension (jaw, shoulders, breath).

Acknowledge that ADHD parenting is objectively exhausting.

Commit to the 12-week process.

Log starting stress level.

Notice your heart rate when the child acts out.

Track how often your voice raises above a conversational volume.

Observe if yelling actually changes their behavior (usually it doesn't).

Identify your primary emotional trigger (e.g., being ignored).

Log baseline emotional reactivity.

List out the child's current top 5 obsessions/toys/treats.

Rate your willingness to control access to these items.

Recognize that these are your primary tools for the Token Economy.

Remove free access to the top 2 items immediately.

Log the established reward hierarchy.