The daily vital functions of a child with attention deficit are negatively affected. The child faces problems in academic and social areas. Children with attention deficit do not have mental retardation, in fact, they are children with high intelligence. The main problem is that while there is no problem in storing information and putting it into the brain, they have problems in recalling this information.
The child with attention deficit;
• His attention is distracted in a short time. ,
• They are very forgetful,
• They have bad handwriting,
• They do not seem to listen,
• They get bored very easily while listening to lectures,
• They have difficulty in planning,
/> • He cannot pay attention to details,
• He cannot organize his duties.
Families generally say that these children can play computer games or watch television for hours without distraction, but they get bored in a very short time when they sit down for lessons. It is a fact that these children do not like studying at all. This child, who sits at the desk to do homework, may start telling you about what he did today, a movie he watched on TV, or a toy that caught his interest, after 10 minutes. They also think that their children cannot hear them and have auditory problems. Families constantly have to warn and encourage the child to fulfill his duties. Therefore, this situation creates frustration and weariness in the family.
At school, he experiences big problems with both his teachers and his friends. While listening to a lecture in the classroom, he/she can easily get distracted within 10-15 minutes and listen to sounds coming from outside. The teacher may make him sit in the back row because he finds him inadequate and cannot keep up with the class. These children have adaptation problems while playing with their friends and are excluded by their friends.
Complaints from family, teachers and friends, being disliked by dozens of people, and being called a lazy child seriously damage their self-confidence and they begin to lose their self-confidence over time.
The diagnosis of attention deficit does not have to be accompanied by hyperactivity. Attention deficit can be seen alone, or in some cases, it is seen together with hyperactivity. Co-occurrence with hyperactivity: "Pay Attention" It is called Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The most obvious indicator of hyperactivity disorder is that the child is constantly fidgeting and cannot sit still for a long time. A hyperactive child has endless energy. This child, who is always energetic, walks around on the sofas at home and jumps from one to another. At the same time, he is extremely talkative and does not hesitate to interrupt others.
Things that families should know about ADHD:
• It is not related to wrong parental attitude.
• There is no problem in their auditory perception.
• The aim is not to upset the family or be stubborn.
• They need to accept this problem in their child without judging them.
• It is very important for them to cooperate in the treatment.
• Parents should receive training from authorized persons. p>• It should be known that the role of the teacher is also very important.
• It is quite wrong to have the child sit by the window or in the back row.
• The closer the child is to the teacher, the better.
• The child, There should be a constant dialogue with the teacher during the lesson.
• The child's strengths should be emphasized and his positive behaviors should be supported.
• These children should be given tasks in the classroom and their active participation in the lesson should be ensured.
How is ADHD treated?
It should be known that if ADHD is not treated, it will continue into adulthood. Early diagnosis is very important in this respect. Not every treatment for attention deficit requires medication. It is decided whether to take medication or not depending on the severity of the disorder. Behavioral therapies are also very useful in the treatment of ADHD. In this context, it is of great importance for families to receive support from a child psychologist and psychiatrist for the future of children.
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