Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

This is a common condition in children that is frequently misdiagnosed by parents.

You may have observed youngsters who are highly lively and lack attention, or who do what they want to do more than normal without being asked, or who passionately engage in odd conduct at home or at school.

If such a youngster existed, the environment (for example, a teacher) might state, "This child plays a lot, doesn't study, and is horrible." Many people misinterpret, criticise, and raise children like this.

What factors contribute to ADHD?

This is due to the fact that parts of the children's brain processes, particularly the management aspect known as executive function, are abnormal.

It is not always simple for a typical youngster to concentrate on a subject, listen to and follow instructions. It is also natural for youngsters to engage in play.

However, children with ADHD frequently have great difficulties with self-control.

ADHD is inherited in certain children.

Common ADHD symptoms in children

Inattention

He is easily distracted and cannot completely concentrate on his task.

For example, if you're doing your schoolwork and you don't do it in the allocated time, you forget to do it, you start and then stop, and you frequently make mistakes that you shouldn't make.

I become bored easily with jobs that take focus.

They don't normally play quietly in one spot or with one sort of toy.

I don't pay attention to what is said, and it's simple for me to forget. There is a lack of discipline in valuing things, and as a result, items are damaged and even lost.

Impulsivity and hyperactivity

Being unable to sit still in one location, and even while sitting still, controlling the rest of the fingers, lips, and feet. Excessive use of words is also prevalent.

ways to have fun

a lot of running around He's frequently observed bouncing up and down. He dislikes playing quietly.

When he speaks, he does not consider, does not ask for permission, does not wait for his turn, but instead speaks, takes, and asks forcibly. If he doesn't, he becomes quickly irritated.

The foregoing symptoms are common in normal youngsters, therefore it is not possible to say that ADHD is present anytime such symptoms are observed.

When you become older, you should be able to regulate it naturally, but if you can't and are having issues at home and school, you might consider ADHD.

ADHD symptoms that can be detected

Having symptoms like difficulty to concentrate or hyperactivity.

These symptoms are recognised at a young age and become more severe when the child enters school, yet they are uncontrollable.

These symptoms can be detected at home and at school, and they have an impact on the child's education and relationships.

Other medical disorders that generate these symptoms are not present (eg visual impairment, hearing impairment, general developmental delay, excess hormone secretion from a thyroid tumor, obstructive sleep apnea)

Common ADHD symptoms in children

ADHD children experience anxiety, sadness, and insomnia. Tics are frequently accompanied with issues such as involuntary motions of body parts (such as shutting one's eyelids, shaking one's head, or twitching) and doing the opposite of everything.

How should children with ADHD be treated?

Behavioral therapy is a type of behavioural and psychological training.

Educate the parents as well; for example, if they do something nice, instantly praise them, and if they do something terrible, quickly inform them. Use precise terms while asking the child.