Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a
partially psychological and partially neurological occurrence that
shows up in some children. ADHD is genetic, meaning it normally runs in
the family; however, there are cases that are triggered by several
other environmental and social issues. ADHD influences the mind and
nervous system of a child, and stunts their normal ability to focus and
control themselves, more so than that of children of the same age
group. In fact, this generally sets up a set of problems that will
appear as symptoms that you can observe in a child with ADHD. Below you
will find understandable terms to enable you as a parent to understand
your child and ADHD.
1. Perpetual Yippee Factor - Children
afflicted with ADHD have a great deal of energy, which may reflect as
laughing or screaming very loudly, as they move about all over the
place in a hyperactive phase. Trying to get them to sit quietly for
more than a short time will lead to their becoming fidgety and fussy.
2.
Boredom - Children afflicted with ADHD find it hard to do two things.
The first is they are unable to pay attention or focus on anything for
more that a few minutes as they often forget what you have instructed
them to do, soon after you say it. Secondly, they will also avoid any
tedious or repetitive actions, such as bathing, homework or schoolwork
or their household chores, for as long as they possibly can.
3.
Sticking to a Plan - Since ADHD children have such a hard time
concentrating on anything at all, this generally leads to difficultly
in clarity of their thoughts in any type of logical or controlled
fashion. Teaching them forethought, planning and organizational skills
takes a great deal of understanding and patience.
4. Down Time -
Most parents are overwhelmed by the sheer hyperactivity of ADHD, often
becoming annoyed with their children. Naturally, children love to play,
however an ADHD child often takes it to extremes, while not only
climbing trees but rather to the roof if they can pull it off. They are
often found running, rather than to walk, and they love to crawl over
and under things as well. They can move in leaps and bounds while at
top speed. Often their parents wish they could bottle the energy of
their child, as they feel it would make a great means of income.
5.
Good Reflexes and Poor Control - ADHD children often display quicker
reflexes than their peer group; this is because they are hot-wire of
activity, much like a vehicle with an oversize engine and a huge tank
of gas; however, they seem to lack an ability to apply the brakes. They
have good motor reflexes; however, they lack motor control. Children
suffering from ADHD seem to be in perpetual motion as they can usually
be found falling and stumbling over themselves as well as everything
else.
6. Curiosity - Not only are the bodies of ADHD children
extremely active, their minds having an unlimited amount of curiosity.
A child with ADHD will ignore the instruction of things that will harm
them and often test the theory on their own, as they may be bruised,
mauled, burned or electrocuted before they begin to understand that it
is best to avoid things, which will harm them. It is like trying to
handle a bag full of wet curious cats.
7. Immediate Actions -
ADHD children find it hard to control themselves when an idea strikes
them, they often act before giving any thought to what they are getting
themselves involved. This is often referred to as a single synapse
problem. These children have yet to discover that there are
consequences to their actions, some of them potentially fatal.
8.
The Total Sum - From the aspects above you can see that all these
symptoms are interrelated. The ADHD child does not stop to consider
disciple as they become bored. Hyperactivity is a reaction to boredom,
while they become restless and finds something curious to investigate,
then the idea strikes them to go full speed ahead to learn what has
caught their curiosity, which usually leads them to trouble by crashing
head long into a situation. Lectures will only bore them, so they are a
waste of time for any parent of an ADHD child.
The solution can be found with therapy, an enormous amount of patience, some antacids and unconditional love.
Some things to keep in mind:
1. ADHD eventually fades, although it may take longer to grow out of than that of other children.
2. ADHD should be left to run its course, as it does not lead to bigger psychological problems.
3. ADHD is genetically hereditary, you may even remember being full, of this much energy and trying on your own parents nerves.
