There are some days that you want to pull your hair out because your child is all over the place and just won't sit still. Also, there are times that you just can't get him to focus on his homework, and you often caught him daydreaming.
ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a chronic mental condition that children but often persists into adulthood. ADHD problems include hyperactive, inattention, and impulsive behavior. ADHD children struggle with low self-esteem, poor school performance and troubled relationships.
Unfortunately there are no treatments for ADHD itself, but its symptoms can decrease and behaviour improved.
What are the different ADHD Sign Symptoms
While most ADHD children tend to have a particular behaviour, there are children who suffer from a combination of inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behaviour. ADHD signs and symptoms become obvious during activities that require them to focus mentally like homework or logical games.
In some children, ADHD signs are notice as early as infancy while some behaviour don't come out until they are seven
Inattention signs and symptoms:
1. makes careless mistakes in school works and fails to focus on tasks assigned
2. can't sustain full attention on things
3. appears not to listen even when directly spoken to
4. fails to follow instructions and often finishes tasks halfway
5. dislikes anything that require sustained mental effort like homework
6. Easily distracted and often forgetful
Hyperactive and Impulsive behaviour signs and symptoms:
1. Always on the go
2. Constantly fidgeting and squirming
3. Can't sit still or play quietly
4. Often restless
5. Talks excessively and answers questions without being asked
6. Can't wait for his or her turn
Based on gender, ADHD behaviours can be different:
- Girls tend to be inattentive while boys are mostly hyperactive.
- Inattentive boys often play or fidget aimlessly while girls dayream.
- Boys tend to be diagnosed earlier with ADHD because they are less compliant with adults.
Your child may have ADHD if his or her hyperactive, inattentive or impulse behaviour continue for more than six months. Also is you constantly hear feedbacks about his attitude in school. Constantly disrupting play, school, and other daily activities can be a sign of ADHD.
Is it Normal behaviour or ADHD?
Most healthy children are hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive at one time or another. Some normal 3-4 years old can't finish a short story from beginning to end. Some older kids are often restless but can sit for hours watching TV.
As for hyperactivity, young children are naturally energetic and often wear their parents out. They may become even more energetic when they're hungry, tired, or in a new environment.
Children should not be considered to have ADHD just because they have boundless energy. Even if they have some problems at school but are handle chores really well then it is not ADHD.
ADHD Treatment
If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, he or she may be given medication like stimulants. But these stimulants often have side effects such as insomnia, loss of appetite, or increased irritability.
It is best that homeopathic remedies are given to kids with ADHD before trying any prescription medicines. Homeopathic remedies are safe and natural. It also has no side effects.
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