He's always making little mistakes, to be honest, he's very smart, there's nothing he can't do if he concentrates, he can't sit still, he's always moving from one place to another as if he's stuck with a motor, to be honest, we spoiled him a lot, he doesn't listen to us on purpose, we should leave him alone, me too when I was little. I was like this….
Do these sentences sound familiar? Who knows, maybe you have used it for your own child or heard about it from your close circle. But what if your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Have you ever thought? It is useful to know that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not a condition that can go away as we grow up or that we can describe as spoiled behavior. It is also a problem that should not be confused with the behavior of naughty or uninterested children. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is a disorder that begins in childhood and can continue into adulthood, with a prevalence rate as high as 5-7% in the population. It is a neuropsychiatric and behavioral disorder that is not caused by the attitudes of parents or teachers. While Attention Deficit can be seen alone in some children, attention deficit is an accompanying problem in children with Hyperactivity Disorder. It is useful to know the main characteristics of these children that should not be confused with. In children with Attention Deficit; "The main problems are constantly making simple mistakes, missing details, not being able to concentrate for a long time, avoiding tasks that require academic skills, having problems organizing, constantly losing belongings, being frequently remembered for being forgetful, having difficulty following instructions, and appearing not to listen." But in children with hyperactivity; "being constantly on the move, not being able to sit in the same place for a long time, being generally labeled as naughty, not being able to play quietly, having difficulty in playing with peers, being in motion as if climbing a smooth wall as if the engine was stuck, intervening when others have finished speaking, talking a lot, or requiring waiting or Failure in academic skills due to problems with tasks in order, standing up frequently during the homework process, making excuses and impulsivity are observed. These and similar problems include attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. These can be described as the main problems frequently encountered in children with e-disorder. However, these criteria are sometimes confused with factors such as family attitude and education style, peer interaction, and upbringing, and problem behaviors that occur as a result of the child not following the rules. So much so that these children are considered naughty and cannot benefit from early intervention programs, causing them to face greater negative consequences in the future.
So what should I do? Almost all parents do not want to believe that their child is faced with a neuropsychiatric problem. For this reason, it is more likely that the problems encountered will go away over time or that they are caused by a different situation. This causes delays in early intervention that can be provided to the child. Mothers, fathers and teachers do not have the responsibility of making a diagnosis about the child, but it is important that the child is diagnosed correctly and receives appropriate treatments as a result of observing the problems listed above. In order to prevent preventable problems from occurring, all educational and medical interventions must be implemented effectively from the moment the problem is noticed. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to first consult experts in the field.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder that can be treated with accurate and appropriate diagnosis by field experts. The treatment methods that can be applied vary depending on the individual's age, developmental level and severity level. In addition to using drug treatments when necessary, educational support is great.
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