Two days ago, a parent asked me in a private message that the child always can't stop talking to himself, what is going on? How do I need to intervene and treat?
Surveys have shown that among children diagnosed with "ADHD", the prevalence of babies born in August is 60% higher than that of babies born in September.
Why? The reason is very simple, September 1st is the first day of school, the baby born after September can only wait until the next year to go to school, it will become the older child in the class, it will be much more well-behaved; and the baby born in August is the smallest in the class, learning can not keep up, play is also large, of course, it is easy to be regarded as "ADHD" by teachers and parents.
There are also some parents who cannot accept that their children's grades are not as good as others' children, so they throw the pot to "ADHD". And some other parents, saying that their children have "ADHD" is not actually a worry, but just want to show how lively their babies are. However, casually labeling the baby with a disease is not conducive to the baby's physical and mental development.
Therefore, when you use the word "ADHD", you must be cautious and cautious!
1. What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, referred to as ADHD, is mainly manifested as attention that is not commensurate with age, attention span is reduced, excessive activity and emotional impulses regardless of the occasion, accompanied by cognitive impairment and learning difficulties, normal or near-normal intelligence. The global prevalence of hyperactivity in children is about 7.2%, and the overall prevalence of hyperactivity in children on the mainland is 5.6%, of which the prevalence of boys is twice that of girls.
Second, why do children have ADHD?
The cause and pathogenesis of hyperactivity are unknown, but numerous evidence suggests that hyperactivity is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Hyperactivity is currently thought to be a syndrome caused by multiple biological, psychological and social factors acting individually or in synergy.
Third, how do parents need to intervene?
First, children with ADHD have few hobbies and interests, and even in front of the game consoles and children's TELEVISION programs that children like, they cannot concentrate. Naughty children, on the other hand, are not only engrossed in the activities they are interested in, but also hate the interference and influence of others. Think about whether your children can't stop doing what they like, or are they unable to concentrate on anything that children find interesting?
Second, children with ADHD act impulsively, disorganizedly, with beginnings and ends. For example, when writing homework, you can't concentrate on it, write for a while, play for a while, and often make mistakes because of carelessness. When doing other things, there is often a beginning and an end. But naughty children are different, their behavior has a certain purpose, and there are plans and arrangements, such as mischief, then they can be a good director, screenwriter and actor, and will never give up halfway.
Third, children with ADHD have poor self-control, and no matter what the occasion, you see him is busy or noisy. For example, he may not be able to sit quietly and listen to the teacher's lectures like other children in the classroom, but often twists on the seat, or stands up, or even walks around the seat and leaves the classroom without authorization.
In school, there may be a lot of talking, like to make noise and interjection, often provoke trouble, like to attract the attention of others, but also often affect the discipline of the class.
But naughty children are not like this, they can still be safe in unfamiliar environments and serious occasions, do not dare to make a fool of themselves, and have strong self-control.
4. How does the child need to be treated?
At present, authoritative guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD at home and abroad regard drug treatment as the preferred treatment method for ADHD. Medication directly restores normal levels of important chemicals in the brain, thereby controlling symptoms. Medication is considered to be the fastest and most effective method. For most children with ADHD, psychotherapy and behavioural interventions alone are less effective than pharmacotherapy. Therefore, drug therapy is the main treatment for ADHD, and on the basis of drug therapy, it is supplemented by psychobehavioral interventions as much as possible. Common interventions include executive function training, parent training, and social life skills training.
Although most children will make great progress after taking the drug, there will still be 10% to 30% of the children who do not respond well to various drugs, and some children will take drugs effectively, but also have some side reactions, or other problems, simply taking drugs can not be effectively solved, at this time should consider the choice of non-drug treatment, including: EEG biofeedback therapy, sensory integration training, balancer therapy.
Having said all this today, do you all understand ADHD? If your child has ADHD, parents should pay attention. Be sure to go to a regular specialist hospital for treatment. If delayed, it will cause irreversible consequences for the child.
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