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There’s a saying which goes, “Every child is unique.” Well, so are the kids who are born with ADHD. ADHD is a unique medical disorder with very little cure and with very little information out there. There are so many children who remain undiagnosed about the same to this day. Most of the people still don’t know about this disorder. Well, worry not as you have come to the right place. Today, we will talk about ADHD, its symptoms in kids and all the other things about it in depth. If you wish to know more about this then continue reading.
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What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders which is commonly found in children. There is a high possibility that this disorder often lasts till adulthood. A child suffering from this disorder may struggle to focus, manage impulsive behaviours (doing without considering the consequences), or exhibit excessive activity.
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Types of ADHD
There are three types of ADHD which can be categorised as follows:
- Predominately inattentive presentation: In this kind, the child usually finds trouble focusing, staying on one task, and obeying instructions.
- Combined presentation: In this type, the child is characterized by excessive activity, always fidgeting and having difficulty controlling impulsive behaviours.
- Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation: Over here, the child has symptoms of both not paying attention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.
For those unaware, this condition is caused by two reasons: hereditary and environmental. Though a proper explanation is unknown, variations in the structure and function of the brain are thought to be involved.
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Symptoms of ADHD in Kids
One of the most common symptoms of ADHD in kids is that they have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. Sadly, children with ADHD never grow out of these behaviours.
Here are some of the symptoms a child may suffer from which proves that he/she is suffering from ADHD:
- Forget or lose things a lot
- Talk too much
- Daydream a lot
- Make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks
- Have trouble making decisions
- Have trouble getting along with others
Causes of ADHD in Kids
In an attempt to improve management and lower the likelihood that an individual may have ADHD, scientists are investigating the causes and risk factors of the disorder.
Although the exact cause and risk factors of ADHD are unknown. Recent studies have indicated a significant hereditary component.
Scientists are researching additional potential causes and risk factors outside genetics, such as:
- Brain damage
- Exposure to environmental hazards as a child or during pregnancy, such as lead.
- Use of smoke and alcohol while pregnant
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight at delivery
Treatments for ADHD in Kids
The most effective way to treat ADHD is usually a mix of medication and behaviour therapy. Before trying medication, behaviour therapy—especially parent education—is advised as the initial course of treatment for preschool-aged children (4-5 years old) with ADHD.
What functions best may vary depending on the family and child. Effective treatment plans will involve frequent evaluations, follow-ups, and any necessary adjustments made along the way.
Here is a small video which talks about ADHD in children.
Note: This is not a piece of medical advice, you must seek counselling if required.
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FAQs
People with ADHD can often find it difficult to concentrate on small things leading to missed deadlines, experience the inability to control their emotions, becoming impatient and much more.
In order to cope with ADHD, there are several things one can do, one of them is keeping a diary, planning their day, setting up reminders and much more.
There can be a positive side to ADHD as well, this may include hyperfocus, having creativity skills, abundant energy and much more.
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