1) What Is HyperActivity?
-It is also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
-A child with ADHD differs in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still and self-control.
-ADHD can affect a child at school, at home and in friendships.
2) Signs of ADHD
-Kids with ADHD are Inattentive.
-Trouble focusing their attention, concentrating, and staying on task.
-They may not listen well to directions,may miss important details and may not finish what they start.
-They may daydream .
-They are too slow
-They may seem absent-minded and lose track of their things.
-Self-focused behavior-A common sign of ADHD is what looks like an inability to recognize other people’s needs and desires.
-Trouble waiting their turn.
-Emotional disturbance
-Fidgeting Children
-Problems playing quietly
-Unfinished tasks
-Avoidance of tasks needing extended mental efforts
-Always makes Mistakes
-Trouble getting organized
-Symptoms in multiple setting-shows above one or more mentioned things simultaneously
a) Hyperactive Child
-Kids who are hyperactive are restless and easily bored.
-They may have trouble sitting still or staying quiet when needed.
-They may rush through things and make careless mistakes.
-They may climb, jump, or rough house when they shouldn't.
-Without meaning to they may act in ways that disrupt others.
b) Impulsive Child
-Kids who are impulsive act too quickly before thinking.
-They often interrupt,might push or grab and find it hard to wait.
-They may do things without asking for permission, take things that aren't theirs or act in ways that are
risky.
-They may have emotional reactions that seem too intense for the situations
But it's normal for little kids to be distracted, restless, impatient, or impulsive — these things don't always mean that a child has ADHD.
But some kids don't get much better at paying attention, settling down, listening, or waiting. When these things continue and begin to cause problems at school, home, and with friends, it may be ADHD.
3) Causes Of ADHD
-There’s strong evidence that ADHD is mostly inherited.
-Kids also can be more at risk for it if they were born early
-If they are exposed to environmental toxins
-If their mothers have used drugs during pregnancy.
4) How Is ADHD Diagnosed
-Make an appointment with your Pediatrician.
-They talk with parents and kids about the things they have noticed.
-Your doctor might ask you to complete checklists about your child's behavior and might ask you to give your child's teacher a checklist too.
-If A child's trouble with paying attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity go beyond what's usual for their age.
-The behaviors have been going on since the child was young.
-The behaviors affect the child at school and at home.
-A health check shows that another health or learning issue isn't causing the problems.
-Many kids with ADHD also have learning problems, oppositional behaviors or mood and anxiety problems.
5) Treatment-
a) Medicines-
activates the brain's ability to pay attention, slow down, and use more self-control.
b) Behavior Therapy-
Therapists can help kids develop the social, emotional, and planning skills that are lagging with ADHD.
c) Parent Coaching-
Through coaching, parents learn the best ways to respond to behavior problems that are part of ADHD.
d) School Support-
Teachers can help kids with ADHD do well and enjoy school more.
As they grow older, kids should learn to improve their own attention and self-control.
If ADHD is not treated,
It can be hard for kids to succeed.
This may lead to low self-esteem, depression, oppositional behavior, school failure, risk-taking behavior or family conflict.
6) How Can Parents Help
-Be involved with your child
-Learn all you can about ADHD.
-Follow the treatment you Pediatrician recommends.
-Go to all recommended therapy visits.
-Give medicines safely.
-If your child is taking ADHD medicine, always give it at the recommended time and dose.
-Keep medicines in a safe place.
-Work with your child's school.
-Meet often with teachers to find out how your child is doing.
-Work together to help your child do well Parent with purpose.
-Talk openly and supportively about ADHD with your child.
-Focus on your child's strengths and positive qualities.
-Connect with others for support and awareness.
-ADHD can improve when kids get treatment, eat healthy food, get enough sleep and exercise and have supportive parents who know how to respond to ADHD.
STRICTLY DO NOT LABEL YOUR CHILD AS HYPERACTIVE ON YOUR OWN ...
CONSULT YOUR PEDIATRICIAN IF NEEDED