Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Despite all the research, no definite cause has been found. However, the most widely accepted view is that it is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs as a result of structural and functional differences in the regions of the brain that are responsible for the control of attention and behavior under the influence of some genes inherited from the parents and some environmental factors.
There are different subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) where different symptoms are seen together.
1. Attention Deficit Type
It manifests itself with symptoms such as difficulty in focusing, inability to maintain attention, inability to make eye contact, difficulty in remembering simple instructions and listening to the other person.
2. Hyperactivity Predominant Type
There are behavioral symptoms such as hyperactivity, restlessness, speaking quickly and difficulty listening.
3. Impulsive Type
Behaviors such as being impatient, acting without thinking, not being able to wait in line, not being able to control their reactions, wanting their requests to be met immediately are in question.
4.Combined Type
Compound Type includes symptoms from all 3 symptom groups when clinical features are considered. In other words, it is the coexistence of hyperactivity, impulsivity and attention deficit. Clinical applications are mostly of the composite type.
How Do Parents Describe a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
– He can sit at the computer for hours, but only 10 minutes in front of his homework.
He fidgets, if his hand stops, his foot won’t stop.
He never hears me when I call.
A memory doesn’t fit a moment. While he is very happy, he suddenly gets angry.
-It is very difficult to sleep at night. If I let it sit until morning.
He often damages things.
How Do Teachers Describe a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
– He does not listen to lectures, he is always interested in his surroundings or daydreaming.
– He answers the questions without reading them to the end.
I see it wherever I look in the classroom.
-He repeats the same behaviors despite being punished many times.
How Should Parents Behave in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Parents constantly criticize the child in this regard. These children label that they cannot do a job, that they are constantly distracted, that they are naughty, and many other similar labels. Actually, as a suggestion; from time to time, they should be with their children for only 20 minutes and say the positive aspects of the child during this time. Although this is not recommended frequently in daily life, the purpose here is; It is the education of seeing the positive sides of the child. Afterwards, it is to ensure that they reinforce the things we see positive in normal life. ( How nice of you to think, how good you did this, like you helped me a lot. )
In Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, parents can create a common rule table. Reward points should be determined for tasks such as how long he will sleep, what responsibilities he can undertake. From time to time, it can be applied in punishment when necessary without harming the personality of the child. (Timeout penalties or other penalties). Parents should make the same messages in the rule application. What one says should apply to the other parent. This is a very important point in the development of the child.
At another point, parents should definitely allow their children who have this problem to express their feelings.
Giving too much responsibility can cause children to have difficulties in fulfilling these responsibilities due to attention problems, have negative effects on their personalities and make them feel guilty.
father-son with them; father and daughter; They should define mother-son or mother-daughter days and create the opportunity to spend time together in active times.
Finally, the treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a problem that needs to be resolved in cooperation with child psychiatry, child psychologist, family and school.
If you suspect that your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), do not neglect to seek help from a specialist to determine the right treatment protocols.
