Children are the most beautiful gifts parent could ever have. They are one of the most priceless treasures to cherish a lifetime and have the dominant value of every parent’s life. As parents, the child is the fulfillment of their dreams. There are laughters, aggravations, irritations and quarrels in the house but the end of the day it is all full of fun.
Life has always its twists and turns. Having a hyperactive child means a serious problem to parents. Problems on how to deal with them are a big question to especially to those parents who are busy and working. These special kids need more attention and the parents need a thorough understanding about this kind of disorder because it may lead to impatience and frustrations.
Hyperactivity or ADHD
It is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder characterized by attention problems and hyperactivity. Its symptoms commonly appear before the child reaches seven years of age. It is also a common psychiatric disorder in children. Kids having this ADHD are very overexcited and have the complexity to focus and give attention. They are very talkative, impulsive, can’t stay still in one place, runs, jumps, wiggles, squirm, easily distracted, interrupts others and do not end things they have started to do.
Hyperactivity can be inherited.
Types of ADHD
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Collective Type (distracted/hyper/rashness) – a child with this sort of ADHD shows indications of distraction, hyper behavior and rashness. It is the most widespread type of ADHD.
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Hyper/ Rashness Type – these children show signs of both overexcitement and spontaneity but can show concentration and stay alert.
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Distracted Type – this type is also known as ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder. Kids having this kind of behavior do not illustrate indications of hyper behavior or spontaneity. However, they show signs of not being able to concentrate or show attention. These symptoms could go unobserved because they do not cause any trouble or fidgety behavior.
How to Deal
Parents of a hyperactive child went into councils and special education so that they will have a comprehensive understanding in dealing with their child as such. Doctors also give medication for the child to take to help lessen the hyperactivity in them. Parent’s love, education from the said disorder and understanding are highly needed.
Some Other Ways to Help Deal a Child with ADHD
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In order to make his hyperactivity more useful, try to enroll your child into a sports clinic, dance clubs and martial arts. Enrolling your child in a martial arts club will teaches him discipline and will further develop his self confidence.
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Set up a proper time to sleep. Children with ADHD needs enough sleep and rest in order to regain composure for the next day. It may cause the child to be being irritable and hyperactive as their way of coping when they get tired.
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Foods or dietplays a big role in your child’s attitude. Prepare food in accordance to your child’s energy. If he is very active, you should provide him with loads of food in order to compensate the energy his body needs. Having a heavy breakfast will make a difference in your child’s coping with stress especially when in school. Giving him a cereal breakfast in the morning could easily be digested by his tummy and in the middle of the day he will be hungry again and becomes restless and irritable.
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Take a deep breath. Teach your child to have a deep breath in every moment he is free from play so that the nervous system may be relaxed and oxygen will come through the brain with a soothing and calming affect. Thus this will makes a child more relax and calm.
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There are some pills that could help cope with ADHD. Fish oil is proven to increase concentration and attention span. Supplements like Pycnogenol are known to treat ADHD should also be taken by a child or someone who is having a ADHD. A gingko is also good in fighting or coping with hyperactivity.
Every other child is unique. Each has their own way of showing who they are and making efforts to be noticed. Parents should be the first one to appreciate and love the uniqueness of their kids. Having a child who has a ADHD will no longer be a big issue when parents are there, willing to understand their child, willing to support and willing fully to sacrifice their time, effort and energy for the betterment of their child’s condition.