Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder that begins in children at a very early age. Symptoms include difficulty concentrating, excessive energy, and poorly controlled impulsivity. Only on the basis of all these three criteria can a diagnosis be made!
It is necessary
Visit to a pediatrician, neuropsychiatric examinations, drug treatment, psychological recommendations
Instructions
Step 1
If the child is very mobile, does not always obey the parents, violently demonstrates his protest and is capricious, but at the same time does well in the classroom in the kindergarten or school, fully assimilates the material and can memorize poetry, then it is impossible to talk about hyperactivity syndrome. This is not a disease, but an age-related feature of a child or a defect in upbringing.
If the child cannot concentrate on the task for a long time, makes many mistakes due to inattention, experiences difficulties in organizing independent work, answers questions without hesitation and inappropriately, interferes in someone else's conversation, "interferes" in games without asking, etc., then you should contact a pediatrician, who, in addition to prescribing sedative drops, should refer the parents and the child to a neurologist, neuropsychiatrist or psychologist.
Step 2
It is important for mom and dad to realize that the child is sick, so it is useless to scold and even more to punish him for "inappropriate" behavior.
Step 3
Psychologists recommend several basic methods of raising hyperactive children. The child must be respected and accepted for who he is. He should be helped to regulate the process of completing tasks - to properly equip the "workplace", organize the daily routine, etc. There is no need to redo anything for the child (that is, in fact, do it in your own way).
Step 4
Speak with your child with restraint and gentleness, avoid the words "no" and "no". When asking for something, break up a long “task” into several short ones. Encourage your child for all activities that require concentration, and generally talk more about his success.
Step 5
It is necessary to give the child the opportunity to throw out his energy (this can be long walks and classes in sports sections), but at the same time protect the child from overwork. Try to be with your child less often in crowded places.
