Strategies for meeting the affective needs of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (who also often suffer from low self - esteem and lack of emotional control) include: (1) using positive,
verbal reinforcement and
affirmations; (2) teaching students to ask themselves if another person's criticism is valid; (3) establishing classroom routines; (4) praising students for
making good choices in highly emotional and tense situations; and (5) providing students with guided choices.