What are the symptoms of ADHD?
How do you discipline a child with ADHD?
How does a child with ADHD behave?
Whether or not your child's symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are due to ADHD, they can cause many problems if left untreated. Children who can't focus and control themselves may struggle in school, get into frequent trouble, and find it hard to get along with others or make friends.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD
May include:
- Excessive fidgetiness (eg, tapping the hands or feet, squirming in seat)
- Difficulty remaining seated when sitting is required (eg, at school, work, etc)
- Feelings of restlessness (in adolescents) or inappropriate running around or climbing in younger children
- Difficulty playing quietly
- Difficult to keep up with, seeming to always be "on the go"
- Excessive talking
- Difficulty waiting turns
- Blurting out answers too quickly
- Interruption or intrusion of others
ADHD is a disorder that affects the brain and behaviors. There's no known cure for ADHD, but several options can help your child manage their symptoms.
Treatments range from behavioral intervention to prescription medication. In many cases, medication alone is an effective treatment for ADHD. However, the National Institute of Mental Health suggests that including other options is important. Read THIS BOOK to learn about the options available today for treating ADHD.
In this guide you'll learn:
- WHAT IS ADHD
- ADHD DIAGNOSIS
- ADHD TREATMENT
- ADHD IN THE FAMILY: INTERVENTION WITH PARENTS
- ADHD AT SCHOOL: INTERVENTION WITH TEACHERS
- INTERVENTION WITH THE CHILD
- THE DISORDER, THE SYMPTOMATOLOGY
- HOW TO CALM A HYPERACTIVE CHILD?
- HOW TO BEHAVE IN THE FAMILY
- ADHD MYTHS: THE CHILD IS JUST TOO LIVELY!
- TO GIVE MEDICINE OR NOT TO GIVE MEDICINE? THIS IS THE DILEMMA
- THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
- HOMEWORK STRATEGY
- WHAT TO DO BEFORE STARTING: THE WHERE
- THINGS TO DO BEFORE STARTING: THE HOW
- HOW TO DEAL WITH A HYPERACTIVE CHILD AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL
- SELF-CONTROL TECHNIQUES
- TECHNIQUES FOR DEVELOPING INTROSPECTION AND THE ABILITY TO BLOCK IMPULSES
- And Much, Much More!
GET YOUR COPY OF THIS FANTASTIC GUIDE AS A PART OF YOUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING YOU, AND YOUR CHILD, TODAY!
