Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Occupational Therapy

This disorder, which can start from childhood and continue into adulthood, includes two different conditions as attention deficit and hyperactivity, and contains three different types. Types:

When taking anamnesis in the clinical setting, I frequently encounter the information “we didn't realize it until we got into school.”. Based on this, I would like to illuminate some important points that can guide you, the parents, and mention some signs that will make it easier to observe, especially in early childhood. It would not be wrong to call it the cornerstone of the process for observation, because symptoms actually start to show themselves in the preschool period. Symptoms in early childhood and school-age children are mainly :

While most of these symptoms can occasionally be seen in young people, they can become more pronounced in adults at work and in social areas. If children exhibit some or all of these symptoms in at least two different settings, and often for months, seek medical attention immediately.

ADHD treatment is multifaceted and may include medication, therapy, or both. The most effective treatment approach is the multidisciplinary approach. This approach includes drug therapy (physician), occupational therapy and other therapies that support each other, educator involvement and parent involvement.

With occupational therapy, the child learns to perform daily skills at home, at school and in social areas. . Occupational therapists ,

  • Determine the child's ability to perform and participate in his/her duties at home, socially and at school.

  • Recommends a therapeutic intervention that addresses physical, behavioral, emotional, sensory, mental and social impacts and sets goals to help the child become confident, successful and independent.

  • Uses sensory integration intervention to regulate the environment in a way that reduces distraction caused by auditory, tactile and visual stimulation.

  • They support parents to inform, understand their children's strengths and weaknesses, be consistent and focus on the child's skills. Feedbacks are very important in the process.

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