He hyperactivity syndrome and attention deficit It is not a disease, but a neurological disorder that modifies the child's behavior. It is the most frequent psychiatric disorder in childhood and it is estimated that 5-6% of school-age children suffer from it, but its main drawback is that in many cases the child is not diagnosed.
The importance of a diagnosis in time has an appropriate treatment to avoid problems in the future, but the fact is that symptoms are often confused with those of a child who has bad behavior.
Let's see what are the signs that can tell us that the child has a attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (THDA):
He leaves his seat continuously, although he must remain in place.
Run at inappropriate times.
Has difficulty playing in silence.
He often speaks excessively without stopping to move.
It fails to maintain attention in long-term work.
It does not end what begins or it costs a lot to do it.
He says what he thinks even if it is not appropriate.
You cannot postpone what you find rewarding. Do not wait your turn.
He has poor school performance and difficulty getting along in school.
He has a hard time obeying and often has conflicts with siblings.
He has low self-esteem, because he lives with the feeling that he does nothing well.
He frequently loses the toys, books or school supplies necessary to do his activities.
You have trouble organizing your tasks.
Avoid all activity that requires mental effort.
If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, do not hesitate to go to a specialist who will evaluate them to confirm or not the diagnosis. They can be seen in children from two years of age, although the signals should be too strong to detect at that age. Anyway, when you suspect problems before, the best solution can be given.
To treat it, behavioral therapy is used to try to channel hyperactivity towards productivity and creativity. Drugs are also used, but we have already talked about the controversy about its use and its consequences. It has been shown that alternative therapies are a very valid option to treat it.
If you need support or want to know more about it Attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity, in the blog you will find several articles about it. There are also websites and associations of parents such as ADANA or feaaDAH who advise other parents of children who suffer or believe they suffer from the disorder.
