ADD– Attention deficit disorder or ADHD acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are the two common behavioral disorder that affects generally school going children. Boys are diagnosed much faster than girls.
There are number of kids which are unable to concentrate, are hyperactive but it doesn’t means that they are suffering from ADHD. The symptomology for ADHD will clarify various facts. But the best part, is even if your kid is suffering from attention deficit disorder in children, he/ she can be treated well. Children going through ADHD can easily be spotted if the one is
– Very much inattentive, but not hyperactive or impulsive.
– The child may be both hyperactive and impulsive, but can focus well on things.
– The most common form of ADHD is when the child is Inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive
– Children who only have inattentive symptoms of ADHD are often ignored, the problem increases, when the kid is unable to perform academically or is unable to participate normally. Meaning that these kids make careless mistakes, ignores when the teacher is talking to them, never completes the work assignment in stipulated time frame or often leave the task half done.
Child with ADHD can be effectively treated at home also with proper guidance and therapies and can be successful in their career as others. Let’s discuss the treatment for attention deficit disorder in children.
Treatment doesn’t complies of medication alone, it’s about complete makeover of the kids and its family also. Good Nutritious diet, meals, exercise and a good playtime, with add on of balancing social skills with other playmates is one of the ways to rectify ADHD symptoms.
Medications and stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are also part of the attention deficit disorder in children but rarely given these days.
– Making the child play in natural surroundings is always good, so make sure that the child plays and exercises also. As physical activities like, playing outdoor games, dancing, swimming, martial arts, will improve concentration.
– Sufficient and sound sleep is the most important part of the treatment for ADHD. So set a noise free environment, with enforced bed time. Switch off the televisions and other entertaining electronic devices like ipads, iphones, and PC atleast an hour before sleep time.
Henceforth, treating an ADHD child requires lot of patience as you need to take help of behavioral therapy, Social skills training, and at times medication also. So love your child, support him and reward him over small good deeds.
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