My son has Attention Deficit, his teacher noticed the situation, he is also hyperactive, he is constantly fidgeting, he never gets tired, he talks a lot. Actually, he is very smart, but he cannot concentrate on lessons and gets bored easily. My question is, what causes this? Is it the things he eats and drinks? We have started the treatment now. He hasn't given me any medication yet. If he does, what steps should be taken, how should I behave and how long will the treatment process take?
I have another son, he is 5 months old now. How can I detect if it happens to him too? If so, what should the treatment be like?
ANSWER:
I would like to answer under a few headings.
First of all, attention deficit is not a mental illness
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The most basic problem of children with Attention Deficit is the inability to manage attention, emotions, impulses and behavior. This is why attention deficit is an executive affairs problem. They know they are behaving wrongly, but they cannot manage it. While they can pay attention to the work they like for a long time, they get bored with the things they don't like. They have problems controlling their movements and show symptoms such as being tireless, running around and being fidgety. At the same time, talking too much is considered a symptom of hyperactivity.
Secondly, the main cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is GENETICS.
Misbehavior of the parents may increase the symptoms. It does not cause a child who does not have attention deficit genetically to develop Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (What they eat and drink can also be evaluated in this category).
Thirdly, the treatment decision is made by the CHILD and YOUTH PSYCHIATRIC SPECIALIST DOCTOR who sees you.
When doctors decide on treatment, the symptoms of the disease are made by the school. They look at its impact on one's life, family and other relationships. When the disease symptoms of a diagnosed child have an impact on his/her life, the treatment decision is taken together with the family.
Fourthly, how to treat a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a very long topic
You can help your child more by understanding what kind of disease ADHD is and improving your parenting skills. You should definitely read Dr. Özlem's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder book. It is a good guidebook written for this purpose.
Finally, brother. Whether or not ADHD will be diagnosed becomes clear after the age of 6.
Currently, the definitive diagnosis of ADHD is made after the age of 6. You can monitor his development and make some interventions in his nutrition (such as avoiding sugar-added foods, using omega 3)
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