Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is a well-known, frequently spoken and easily recognizable condition in which attention deficit accompanies hyperactivity. Children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder; They are referred to as children who can't stand still, fidgety, and talk all the time.
To have detailed information about attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, you can read the article we wrote about this subject. However, in this article, instead of hyperactivity disorder, we will talk about hypo-activity disorder, which is very different from hyperactivity in terms of behavioral symptoms, although it is very similar to hyperactivity as a word.
Who are the Children with Hypoactivity Disorder?
Children with hypoactivity disorder they show characteristics that are immobile, slow, low-motivated, and postpone their responsibilities. From this point of view, hypoactivity disorder shows opposite features to hyperactivity disorder in terms of behavioral characteristics. However, hypoactivity disorder is not just these behavioral characteristics, nor is it completely opposite to hyperactivity disorder. So, by examining these issues in more detail, we should first talk about what hypoactivity disorder is. It would be more accurate to determine how it is similar or different from hyperactivity.
An Overview of Hyperactivity and Hypo-activity Disorder
How does hypoactivity disorder resemble and differ from hyperactivity?
What are the Similarities?
The two conditions called Hyperactivity Disorder and Hypo-activity Disorder are different forms of attention deficit. In short, it should not be forgotten that children diagnosed with hyperactivity or hypoactivity primarily suffer from attention deficit.
In both these disorders, children have difficulty in changing their behaviors despite warnings and warnings. This is due to the inability to perform some functions in the attention center of the brain.
Just like hyperactivity disorder, it is caused by minimal deterioration in brain functions despite having a normal intelligence level.
What are the Differences?
p>Three people with hyperactivity disorder Children easily come to the forefront and draw attention with their fast-moving and impulsive behaviors. Children with hypoactivity disorder, on the other hand, show the characteristics of being slow to act and not responding on time.
Children with hyperactivity disorder talk a lot and interrupt frequently. However, children with hypoactivity disorder remain silent, do not respond to questions much and hesitate to speak.
While children with hyperactivity disorder are immediately active and action-oriented, hypoactive children act rather slowly and at the same time become focused on thoughts and emotions.
What is Hypoactivity Disorder?
Hypoactivity Disorder It is a condition that accompanies motor movements that are much slower than normal in addition to the current lack of attention. In other words, attention deficit is the main factor in hypoactivity disorder. This attention deficit should not be caused by any mental disability (mental retardation), organic damage as a result of accident/injury/illness, or psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Hypo -Why Activity Disorder Cannot Be Recognized?
Hypoactivity, which is a different type of attention deficit, is generally attributed to the characteristics of children and no diagnosis is sought, solution attempts go beyond complaining about these characteristics of children, and as a result, no scientific treatment is applied. However, if these children are noticed and their problems are investigated through the right channels, the problems can be addressed and resolved early. For this reason, when the characteristics and behaviors that we will talk about in detail in a moment are observed in children, it should be investigated whether this is a hypoactivity disorder without delay. Because this situation affects both the child and his/her environment very negatively. anger, contempt They experience feelings such as homelessness and impatience intensely, and with the addition of the feeling of burnout to these feelings, they tend to ignore and ignore the child. Children with hypo-activity disorder, on the other hand, have to struggle with psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety disorder as a result of intensely experiencing emotions such as anxiety, failure and inadequacy.
What are the Symptoms of Hypoactivity Disorder?
Children with hypo-activity disorder are usually told by their families and teachers; they are defined as children who move very slowly, do not want to do anything, have a lack of motivation, are warned many times but ignore these warnings. In this section, behavioral symptoms of children with hypoactivity disorder will be discussed in more detail. However, not every child with these symptoms has hypoactivity disorder. Observation of these substances in a child suggests the possibility of hypoactivity disorder and this possibility should definitely be investigated. Because these children do the behaviors mentioned against their will and cannot prevent these behaviors.
When the necessary studies are not done for the attention deficits of children with hypoactivity disorder, the mentioned behaviors continue to be continued despite all warnings. The general characteristics and behaviors of children with hypoactivity disorder are as follows:
They act rather slowly compared to their peers.
They have difficulty in following the instructions given to them. It may be necessary to repeat and remind many times because they cannot fulfill the given instructions.
They act late and often postpone their responsibilities.
They have difficulty in fulfilling their responsibilities on their own.
What is said They may seem like they don't hear or understand.
They are often distracted.
They are forgetful. Do the tasks to be done, what was said, what you learned in the lesson, your belongings, etc. they often forget.
Body language, gestures, facial expressions and behaviors often give the impression that they are careless.
They have difficulty in time management. For example, starting work on time, starting work on time They cannot perform skills such as finishing on time, getting to a place on time, and leaving the place on time.
They often forget their belongings and are messy.
They have low motivation. They seem reluctant to set a goal and make an effort for it.
They are often seen as stagnant, quiet, compliant.
They are reluctant to share their feelings. They generally have an introverted nature.
They are more likely to experience feelings such as failure, inadequacy, and dislike easily by developing sensitivity to the situations they live in. Because of this sensitivity, they may prefer to avoid situations where they will experience feelings of failure, inadequacy, and dislike. they should take some action. In this case, teachers and families primarily; Before considering that children with the above-mentioned characteristics may be due to their emotional experiences or characteristics, these children should first be examined by a psychiatrist to see if they have hypoactivity disorder related to the attention center of the brain. This is because; It is the inability to achieve full efficiency from the solution steps taken by linking the problems experienced to different causes without investigating the possibility of hypoactivity disorder in the child.
Trying incomplete or wrong solutions instead of the right solution causes the child and his family to experience learned helplessness. As a result of learned helplessness; “We tried many solutions but it didn't work. There is no solution to this situation. These developing thoughts can negatively affect the belief in treatment and cause families to not take the right solution step again. In order to prevent such situations, it is important to clarify whether the child has hypoactivity disorder or not.
Child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists or psychological counselors may perform some attention tests on the child in order to determine the situation. The results of the attention tests It can be decided whether the child's condition is a hypo-activity disorder or not, by combining the information received from the bees, family and teachers, and clinical observations. However, the diagnosis of hypoactivity disorder is a sensitive and important condition that can only be diagnosed by a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
How Do Experts Intervention for Hypoactivity Disorder?
In hypoactivity disorder; Depending on the intensity of the attention deficit, it may be necessary to take drugs to increase attention, attention-enhancing programs such as the Attention with Attentioner Program, and interventions for some environmental regulations (such as what should happen in the work environment, where to sit in the classroom, which study materials to choose). While these measures will sometimes provide sufficient benefit by using them alone, sometimes it is the right choice to use them in different combinations. For example, sometimes only the changes to be made related to external factors such as the work environment or the arrangement of study materials are beneficial, while sometimes attention-enhancing programs can be included in these changes. provides benefits. Sometimes, it is more accurate to adapt all of these methods to the child's life and provide the necessary support. These options should be decided by the mental health professional and the family in a common understanding. life needs to be supported. At the same time, families may need to participate in awareness-raising activities about how they should communicate with their children and how they can support them in the issues they have difficulty with. Studies to be carried out to reveal and analyze the emotions of the child in a healthy way, to provide the child with various social skills and to increase the parenting skills of the family can be provided with the psychotherapy service to be provided with the support of a psychologist or psychological counselor.
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