Attention Deficit Disorder Iadhd

June 3rd, 2009


Nobody seems to know what exactly causes attention deficit disorder ADHD but there are a lot of theories out there. Whatever the cause, ADHD presents problems, challenges and even opportunities to parents and the children themselves. The first problems parents have is coping with behaviour which can ruin family routine and cause problems with other siblings. Parents have to know how to cope with behaviour which will not only disappoint them but also infuriate them! Parents often seek help and have to learn that an ADHD child is coping with a disorder which often involves an overload in terms of sensory signals coming at them. About half of kids will outgrow ADHD but the other half will have to bear the brunt of ruined marriages and careers unless they have been taught self-control or time management skills in childhood.

This first problem can be resolved as a challenge and that is to make sure that rewards and consequences are in place and the child knows exactly what they are. Ideally a similar set of behaviours, specific to the classroom situation, should be in place in the child’s class. Often parents have to learn this through ADHD support groups or behaviour therapy classes. We now know that genetics may well account for up to 80% of attention deficit disorder ADHD. It seems that there are as many genes as symptoms which is the only conclusion that experts have come to, so far. It does account for the fact that many parents themselves suffered or still suffer from ADHD themselves.

The second challenge will be to ensure that the problems of anti-social behaviour are dealt with. In the 7-10 age group of children with ADHD, up to a third or even more will be prone to lying and thieving. About a quarter will have problems in fighting with other children. At school there are special educational assistance facilities available and the parents can find out about these from their local support groups. Sometimes an ADHD coach can be employed to help with behavioural problems.

There will be opportunities too. There will be time to help the child develop their talents - they are often the funniest and most intelligent children. They should be aware of the problems they have as they grow up and encouraged to look at attention deficit disorder ADHD as an opportunity. Parents will be approaching ADHD from many different angles, such as behaviour therapy which I have mentioned above. They will also be aware of what the implications are of giving their children mind-altering psychostimulants. Thousands of parents refuse to even consider this option because of the risks involved. If you, like them would like to know what these alternative attention deficit disorder ADHD treatments are, click on the link below.



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