ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD awareness month and, in this article, let’s learn more about ADHD.
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention or be overly active.
Signs and Symptoms of ADHD
It is common for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. But sometimes children with ADHD outgrow these kinds of behaviour.
A child with ADHD may:
- have high activity levels (hyperactive)
- difficulty in remaining still for a long period of time
- trouble in getting along with others
Three types of ADHD
ADHD has three types: inattentive type, hyperactive/impulsive type or combined type. Each type is being diagnosed based on the symptoms that have occurred over the past six months.
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Inattentive type
People with ADHD of the inattentive type have trouble paying attention to details. They are easily distracted, often have trouble organizing or finishing tasks. And often forget routine chores (such as paying bills on time or returning phone calls). Although there is no cure for the disorder, it can be treated with a combination of medication and behavioural therapy.
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Hyperactive/impulsive type
The symptoms of this type of ADHD is impulsivity and hyperactivity. People with this type can display signs of inattention, but it’s not as marked as the other symptoms.
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Combined type
This type of symptom shows above two types, they are equally present in a person with ADHD. But because symptoms can change over time, the presentation may change over time as well.
Treatments
ADHD is best treated with a combination of behaviour therapy and medication. As a parent our role is to get involved, we need to learn more about ADHD. Follow the treatment, recommended therapy and medicine if needed. You can also join some supports groups that to fully understand ADHD.
NOTE:
ADHD can improve when kids get treatment. Give them healthy food, get enough sleep and exercise. Being healthy is important for all children and especially for children with ADHD. We as a parent is the first person to understand our children, so it is important that we understand them as well. We should support them every step of the way. And it is very important that we understand them too.
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