ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is mainly manifested as age-inappropriate attention distraction or excessive activity, emotional impulsivity, accompanied by cognitive impairment and learning difficulties, and normal or near-normal intelligence.
Relevant studies show that there are about 23 million children with ADHD in mainland China, with a prevalence rate of 6.26%, half of which can last into adulthood, and the male-to-female ratio is 3:1. This means that for every 40 or so classes, there are 1~2 children with ADHD, and this probability is still relatively high overall.
Due to insufficient public awareness of ADHD, most parents and teachers feel that children are deliberately naughty and constantly reprimand their children, which aggravates the child's negative emotions and performance.
01 Is my child ADHD?
At present, the first cases of ADHD are detected in young children around 4 years old, and most children do not receive attention until school age due to academic pressure that makes the problem obvious.
At different ages, children also exhibit some corresponding behaviors. If the child has the following problems and behaviors,
The following table can be used as a reference for self-testing:
If, after the control, it is found that the child does have some manifestations or symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is recommended that a scientific assessment can be done. Qifujia now provides free ADHD assessment for parents and children, and scientifically adopts the SNAP-IV ADHD rating scale, which can provide a reliable basis for the diagnosis of ADHD and reduce the misdiagnosis rate and missed diagnosis rate of ADHD diagnosis.
02 What should I do if my child has ADHD?
If it is found that the child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents can treat it in time from the following aspects:
1. Go to the hospital for professional examination and treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be divided into three types: attention-deficit, hyperactive, and mixed, while mixed refers to both attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms.
Going to the hospital can take the child for a more accurate and professional diagnosis, and the doctor will also give corresponding solutions according to the child's specific situation, which may also involve medication, such as taking stimulant and non-stimulant drugs, in order to help improve attention, behavioral performance and emotional stability by balancing brain neurochemicals, which must be based on the doctor's diagnosis.
2. Love the child who keeps making trouble
Love is your most important tool for discovering your child's strengths. Of course love is not enough, but without love, nothing is possible. If you continue to love your child, your child's strengths may become apparent in a few years. Without love, the child's advantages may disappear.
Try to keep up with your child and listen to them. Spend more time with your children. See, listen, and interact with him, but don't nag, nag, or just push your child to complete the task.
3. Establish a good relationship with teachers
Outside of home, school is where children stay the longest. If parents take the time to build a good relationship with their teachers, teachers will also give more care to their children at school.
As a parent, really listen to the teacher, try to put your opinion aside, and keep an open mind. I believe that in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, children will also perform better in school and prefer to go to school.
There may be thousands of paths to ADHD in the world, but every path to success must be taken by parents and children hand in hand. So, please be more patient with them, hold their hands, and face the difficulties together.