Is My Child Hyperactive?

Is My Child Hyperactive?

Sentences That Parents Say

• · Doesn't sit still
• · He always runs and climbs
• · He talks a lot
• · He always interrupts conversations
• · He can't wait his turn
• · He doesn't go to guests because of him. we can't go

Sentences That Teachers Say

• · He talks to his friends
• · He makes strange noises in class
• · He wanders around the classroom
• · He cannot write while sitting
• · He often goes to the toilet
• · He goes to recess first

I wonder if my child has attention deficit?

Sentences That Parents Say

• · He usually does his homework He is very attentive in front of the TV and computer, but everything changes when it comes to class.
• · He is actually very smart, but he doesn't devote himself to class if he wants..
• · He cannot sit at the beginning of the lesson, so he always finds an excuse to leave the lesson.
• · We are tired of buying pencils and erasers every week. He either forgets or loses it
• · When I say something, he listens to the beginning but not to the end

Sentences That Teachers Say

• · He gets distracted during the lesson
• · He often forgets his lesson materials
• · His mind always seems to be somewhere else
• · In fact, he is an intelligent child and devotes himself to the lesson
• · He keeps talking to his friend next to him
• · He doesn't like writing at all
• · He gets distracted easily

ADHD in adolescence

• · Inability to study, forgetfulness
• · Problems with friends and teachers at school
• · Dangerous activities (frequent fighting , alcohol substance abuse, sexual risky behaviors)
• · Tension, restlessness
• · Inability to study or focus
• · Low self-perception and depressive complaints
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If these sentences sound familiar to you, your child should be evaluated by a child and adolescent psychiatrist for ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(DE HB) is a medical disease that occurs at a very high rate (5-7%). ADHD, like all medical diseases, is a disorder that responds extremely well to early diagnosis and treatment. However, if left untreated, it can cause serious medical, academic and social problems.

There are 3 types

1- The type where Attention Deficit is at the forefront

2- Hyperactivity – the type where impulsivity is at the forefront

3- The type where attention deficit and hyperactivity occur together

WHAT DOES ADHD CAUSE?

Although it was previously thought that faulty parental attitudes caused ADHD, research shows that ADHD is a neurobiological disease. Research shows that it is especially related to the functioning and metabolism of the frontal lobe of the brain. It is emphasized that it is a problem.

 

The cause of ADHD is not known exactly, but genetic factors are more emphasized. In family studies, ADHD ADHD is seen 2-8 times more frequently in mothers and fathers of children with ADHD than in the general population (Biederman-Faraone 2002).

In addition, infections during pregnancy and There are studies showing that drug use, prolonged birth history, low birth weight, alcohol and cigarette use during pregnancy increase the risk of ADHD in the child. It is also reported that high lead levels may cause a picture similar toADHD

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

ADHD is a chronic disease and as long as it is not treated, the problems experienced by the child or adolescent will gradually increase. Since symptoms of ADHD are also seen in many medical and psychological disorders, correct diagnosis is very important. Therefore, when you think you have symptoms, it is necessary to consult a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Diagnosis of ADHD is made through clinical observation, information obtained from parents and teachers, and psychometric evaluations when necessary. Unfortunately, since the number of child and adolescent psychiatrists in our country is low, misdiagnosis is often made and, accordingly, wrong treatments are often applied.

Treatment

In ADHD, the family and teacher should be well informed and possible practices should be discussed. Since each child exhibits unique behaviors, treatment should be started after being evaluated by a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

1. Drug treatment

Research(especially multimodal treatment study of children with ADHD MTA 2007)and many treatment guides show that ADHD is the most Effective treatment is drug therapy. The drugs used in treatment have positive effects on mobility, inattention and impulsivity. Unfortunately, in our country, misinformation about these drugs (addiction, brain damage) delays treatment and leads to the development of more serious problems. Recommended medications should be used under the control of a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

2. Non-drug treatments

• · Psychoeducation

Informing the patient and his family about ADHD is one of the most important parts of the treatment. and constitutes the first step

• · School arrangements
• · Behavioral treatments
• · Family therapy

This Apart from treatment options, methods that have not been scientifically proven to be effective and have not been approved as the first choice by any psychiatric association (computer therapy, biofeedback, music therapy, vitamin applications, various diets) unfortunately may attract the attention of families and delay the start of treatment. /p>

Just as you go to a pediatrician for any physical illness of your child, you should make sure that the person you go to for evaluation for attention deficit, mobility and other psychological problems is a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

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