A hyperactive child is not just a shifting, mischievous or not for a second child. He attention deficit hyperactivity disorder It is a very serious disorder that many children suffer and anguish to parents.
Sometimes it is confused with a poorly educated or rebellious child but you have to know what is the real problem of hyperactive before judging. They are not bad or unintelligent children, they are children who have a behavioral problem of neurological origin. It occurs in 3% to 5% of the child population, is more frequent in boys than in girls and requires psychological treatment.
A child with this disorder does not last more than five minutes watching a movie, plays with a thing and then gets tired, starts doing something and leaves it in the middle, is easily distracted, moves his hands and feet all the time showing restlessness. For parents it is very stressful because they do not accept the established norms, they are stubborn, impulsive, they have difficulty controlling their behavior, to follow the instructions that are sent to them and it seems that they will not listen when they speak to them.
This lack of attention results in school failure. It is not that he is a lazy child, but that he has no constancy and added to the lack of concentration, his learning is disorderly, he neglects his work and does not finish the tasks. You have difficulty structuring the information you receive.
Hyperactives suffer a lot because they often suffer rejection from their peers, lose friendships and get frustrated day after day. Parents should contribute to creating a stable family environment, setting clear standards (clear does not necessarily mean strict) and understood by both parties.
Never reprimand the child by hitting him, treating him abnormally or shouting at him. That creates more confusion and does not solve anything. On the web psychopedagogia.com you can find extensive information about the child with hyperactivity, as well as recommended books, help networks and other resources.
