| What is ADHD? | | | | Is always on the go |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is | | | | Finds it difficult to wait for anything |
| one of the most widespread psychological ailments | | | | Stays Fidgety all the time |
| that often affects children below seven years of age. | | | | Runs or climbs in an appropriate way |
| Common manifestations of this disorder include | | | | Finds it difficult to play quietly |
| impulsiveness, distractibility, hyperactivity, and | | | | Blurts out answers |
| concentration deficit. According to a revelation by | | | | How can parents cope with ADHD children? The |
| National Institute of Medical Health (NIMH), about 5% of | | | | following are the few tips for parents coping with |
| school children suffer from this problem. Also, boys | | | | ADHD children: |
| have a higher chance of developing ADHD in | | | | Take your child for a checkup if he or she is acting |
| comparison to girls. | | | | restless, keeps fidgeting with all objects that they |
| Most parents feel helpless when ADHD affects their | | | | come across, or becomes extremely impulsive. Your |
| child. The moment a kid is detected with the disorder, | | | | physician will ask you a few questions about his or her |
| parents keep questioning themselves and asking, 'Am I | | | | surroundings and peers, all of which you need to |
| responsible for this condition?' What are common | | | | answer carefully. |
| ADHD Symptoms? If a child with ADHD is inattentive, | | | | If you have not taken your child for a hearing or vision |
| he or she may have the following ADHD Symptoms | | | | test, do so after following a doctor's instructions. |
| for more than 6 months: | | | | If you find your children not responding well to the |
| Loses things required at school and home for different | | | | medicines suggested by the physician, you should take |
| activities | | | | them for alternative therapies which often bring about |
| Appears not-listening when spoken to | | | | great results in terms of noticeable improvements in |
| Gives no or very little attention to details | | | | condition. |
| Stays disorganized | | | | You should give up habits like smoking and drinking, as |
| Faces problems with activities that require planning | | | | ADHD conditions are observed in children whose |
| ahead | | | | parents are chain smokers or alcoholics. |
| Is forgetful | | | | Relaxation techniques and meditation can help in |
| Finds it difficult to follow instructions | | | | treating ADHD children. You can take your child for |
| Faces problem paying attention at school as well as | | | | social and behavioral therapies which help in reducing |
| home | | | | aggression of the affected children. |
| Gets distracted easily | | | | Provide them with a diet that is low in sugar and |
| If a child with ADHD is hyperactive/impulsive, he or she | | | | carbohydrate content. Sometimes, hypnosis and |
| may have the following ADHD Symptoms for more | | | | neuro-feedback sessions benefit this condition. Finally, |
| than 6 months: | | | | care and compassion will always help kids to recover |
| Interrupts people | | | | from ADHD, so parents must remain supportive |
| Finds is difficult to stay still | | | | throughout. |
| Is very talkative | | | | |