Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is known to be commonly affecting children but it also affects adults. It is characterized by the inability to pay attention or focus on a given subject and inability to sit still and constant movements (hyperactivity) in the child or adult.
ADHD is frequently first identified when the kids start going to school. Kids with ADHD often disrupt their classes and it is more commonly seen in boys than girls of the same age.
As the full form of ADHD depicts there is issues with attention and hyperactivity in behaviour.
Symptoms
Symptoms of ADHD in children:
Therapy
Behaviour therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Trainings for parents and family to manage the behaviour
Family group counselling
How are you feeling today ?
You can ask these questions to yourself and other people who have closely been with the child. If you say “Yes” to most of these, you should seek the expertise of a mental health professional and navigate through these issues of ADHD with psychotherapy and medications, if needed.
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Do you feel your child has problems concentrating and focusing on things?
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Do you think your kid gets easily distracted?
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Do you feel your kid faces problems when asked to organize things?
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Do you think your kid has problems following the instructions to them?
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Do you often see your kid squirming and fidgeting?
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Do you feel the kid is always on the go and does not just stop?
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Do you feel your kid is facing trouble with their studies, home, and other settings due to their inability to pay attention and hyperactive behaviour?
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