Being Naughty is not ADHD

Every child is  little Notorious right from very small age and it’s quite ok for them to be , but if your child is too impulsive, overactive and hyper energetic , not able to maintain focus, and behaves in a way that affects learning and social relationships, he or she may need treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and it’s your call now to visit a doctor. 

ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition  that affects millions of children all over the world and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour,Angerness  it also affects a person’s ability to concentrate and makes them easily distracted, impulsive, or excessively energetic. There are several medical  treatments available for ADHD, but another approach is to try to control symptoms through home means, such as your diet.  A Health, food, and nutrition can make a remarkable difference in the lives of both children and adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD

Symptoms

People with ADHD may experience following symptoms

Behavioural: aggression, excitability, depression, fidgeting, hyperactivity, impulsivity, Disorganization and problems prioritizing. Poor time management skills. Irritability, lack of restraint, or persistent repetition of words or actions

Cognitive: absent-mindedness, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, problem paying attention, or short attention span, learning disabilities. 

Mood: anger, anxiety,  boredom, excitement, or mood swings and may lose control over behaviour. 

As we have looked at the symptoms now have to look at the causes of ADHD:

Smoking or Alcohol consumption by mothers during her pregnancy days .

Heredity or genetic cause .

Less than adequate weight of child during birth.

Any acquired Injury to the brain.

Environmental toxins like drugs and lead poisoning at a young age.

How can it be treated?

There are many treatment options available out there for the treatment of ADHD and the most popular ones are either:

Through drugs and medication

By the Use of stimulants, non-stimulants or antidepressants.

Through therapy 

 Parents and teachers can help children   with stress management techniques by hiring a therapist. 

A child with ADHD may have  one or maybe all the three of these characteristics of the disease, but the Noticeable symptoms will always appear before the age of 12 years and are mainly caused by abnormalities in the frontal regions of the brain.

If you are worried that your child’s notorious behaviour could be a sign of ADHD, please consult your health expert because if it is left untreated ADHD can affect family relationships, social relationships and learning ability for long terms . When children whose ADHD remains untreated grow up, they are likely to feel isolated because they have no friends to play with and all there social relationship are also destroyed due to his behaviour. They  are quick temper, become easily frustrated and be oversensitive to what people say. 

 As a reminder not every child has all the following symptoms of ADHD . 

Some of these symptoms are listed below:

• Are quite hyperactive
• Often loosing things easily at school
• Often fail to complete regular chores
• Generally Homework has many careless errors and messy
• Often have behaviour problem
• Mostly having problem with attention (easily distracted)
• Problem with concentration 
• Problem of impulsivity (engage in many dangerous actions without being aware of its consequence such as crossing the road without looking)
• Having difficulty in waiting
• Interrupt others while talking 
• Having learning disability
• Having low self esteem
• Often anxious, history of bed-wetting

Children with  ADHD are quite smart but due to lack of proper attention and concentration  behind  affects their self confidence causing anxiety and depression which can worsen their symptoms. 

To save your child’s future, happiness and education seek a psychological help for your child today!