ADHD in Children
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or Distraction Concentration and Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder in which the child is doing very much activity, in a situation that is clearly inappropriate, unable to stop when ordered, often can only perform tasks with a certain speed, and have problems (Learning, behavior, etc.).
What are the symptoms? In general, what is seen in the child is that he is easily distracted by irrelevant movements or sounds. Children are unable to pay attention to detail and tend to be careless. In addition, your child is less able to follow the instructions thoroughly and precisely.
What else? Children often eliminate or are unable to remember small objects, such as toys, pencils, books, or other important objects. If some of these traits are seen in children and their behavior is different from other children of his age, you should be taken to an expert.
Only doctors or psychologists can make the diagnosis. Assessment is done by taking into account developmental history, psychological assessment, as well as scholastic assessment.
ADHD is difficult to recognize in children younger than 3 years. Even so, in early ages, symptoms that can be seen are that he has a difficult temperament, indicates excessive activity, poor sleep patterns, irritability, difficult to calm (during crying), as well as the ability to control themselves more slowly formed.
In school, children appear to be more vulnerable to academic problems, the development of self-control skills more slowly than peers, and problems with attention to detail. Children show tolerance to low frustrations. Looks like a quick finish, no persistence and a tendency to have accidents in behavior.
Studies show that some causes of ADHD are disorders of the brain structure (activity in smaller temporal lobes and neurotransmitter problems) and genetics (50% of ADHD children have parents with similar problems). How to handle it? Psychotherapy, medication, family counseling, and teacher behavioral formation by teachers.