My son has a diagnosis of ADHD. What does this mean?

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Children with ADHD have difficulty concentrating and, therefore, can not always cope with educational tasks. They make mistakes for lack of attention, do not pay attention and do not listen to explanations.

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Sometimes they can be excessively mobile, turn, get up, do many unnecessary actions, instead of sitting quietly and concentrating on studies or other activities. This behavior is unacceptable in the classroom and creates problems both at school and at home.

Such children often have poor academic performance and are often considered mischievous, disobedient, who "terrorize" family and peers at school. At the same time, they themselves may suffer from low self-esteem, it is difficult for them to make friends and be friends with other children.

How is the behavior of children with ADHD different from the behavior of other children?

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Behavior in ADHD: the characteristic is divided into three categories:

1. The symptoms of inattention.

Such children are easily distracted, forgetful, difficult to focus their attention. They have problems with the implementation of tasks, organizations and compliance with instructions. It turns out that they do not listen when they are told something. They often make mistakes due to lack of care, lose their school supplies and other things.

2. Symptoms of hyperactivity.

Children seem impatient, excessively sociable, fussy, can not sit still for long. In class, they tend to separate at the wrong time. Speaking in a figurative sense, they are in motion all the time, as if they were instituted.

3. The symptoms of impulsivity.

Very often, in the classroom, adolescents and children with ADHD shout an answer before the teacher finishes his question, interrupts constantly, when others speak, it is difficult for them to wait their turn. They are not able to postpone enjoyment. If they want something, they must obtain it at the same time, without giving in to a variety of persuasions.

What are the causes of ADHD?

The exact cause of ADHD is still unclear. However, experts believe that the symptoms of ADHD may be due to a combination of factors. Here are some of them:

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• ADHD tends to be inherited, which indicates the genetic nature of this disease.
• Alcohol consumption and smoking during pregnancy, premature birth and prematurity can also increase a child's likelihood of developing ADHD.
• Brain injuries and infectious brain diseases in early childhood also create a predisposition to the development of ADHD.

The basis for the development of ADHD is the lack of certain chemicals (dopamine and norepinephrine) in some areas of the brain. These data highlight the fact that ADHD is a disease that requires an adequate diagnosis and adequate treatment.

How do I help my child have ADHD at home?

1. Develop a positive attitude.
2. Do not skimp on the compliment.
3. Help your child not worry.
4. Make simple and clear rules for your child.
5. Communicate more.
6. Limit the amount of distractions and control the child's work.
7. Reacts correctly to bad behavior.
8. Rest yourself.

Source of information:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/es-es/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889
https://www.understood.org/es-mx/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/what-causes-adhd