How to know if your child has ADHD
Fast facts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children is a neurological condition that makes it difficult for them to concentrate in their day to day life. It can affect your children’s social life and even their education.
- Over 10 million children in India are annually diagnosed with ADHD (Source: India Today)
You may consider your children’s tendencies of forgetting their homework or throwing a tantrum as a part and parcel of life. But impulsiveness and forgetful behaviour are also signs of ADHD. So, where do you draw the line and differentiate between your children’s normal behaviour and their ADHD? According to National Health Institute (America), inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the major symptoms of ADHD. Following are the behavioural patterns you’ll see in your child classified under these three major attention deficit hyperactivity disorder signs and symptoms.
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Inattentiveness:
- Short attention span and getting distracted easily
- Unable to listen properly due to the lack of attention
- Unable to process and follow the tasks
- Being forgetful and losing things
- Appearing to be unable to listen and follow the instructions
- Constantly changing the activities they’re doing
- Having a hard time trying to organise their tasks
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Hyperactivity:
- Having a hard time trying to sit still, especially in calm surroundings
- Excess physical movements
- Constant chattering
- Being aggressive while playing
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Impulsivity:
- Not being able to wait for their turn
- Little or absolutely no sense of danger or not being cautious towards strangers
- Behaving without thinking about the consequences
- Being extremely impatient with others
- Having a hard time trying to get a hold of their emotions
- Having frequents outbursts and meltdowns
- Exclaiming comments at inappropriate times
- Intruding instead of asking politely if they can play
Some other signs may also include:
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Fidgeting
: You may see your children squirming, running around or fidgeting when asked to sit down. Additionally, they may not be able to sit still to regular tasks like eating or reading a book.
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Self-centred with a habit of interrupting
: Your child may not be able to identify other people’s needs or desires. They may even interrupt you or other people while talking.
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Cannot play quietly
: Because your children fidget constantly, you may not see them playing around quietly.
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Leaving their tasks unfinished
: Your children may be interested in multiple tasks. They may even start doing a project, chore or even their homework. But they stop midway and move on to the next task.
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Day dreaming
: Children who have ADHD aren’t always hyperactive and loud. You may see them drifting off in their thoughts, sometimes too engrossed to pay attention to their surroundings.
These signs can be your toddler’s regular behaviour. However, if they are constant, persistent and extreme when compared to other children of same age, it may be concerning.
Want some tips on how you can discipline your children with ADHD? Read more at: https://www.drbatras.com/parents-guide-disciplining-children-with-adhd
Are you looking for a safe treatment that deals with your child’s ADHD without any side-effects? Homeopathy can help.
Homeopathic treatment for children with ADHD
Homeopathic medicine for attention deficit disorder aims to provide relief gently from these inevitable symptoms of ADHD your children face. Since it’s made from natural substances, it is the safest choice for your little ones.
28 children with ADHD were provided individualised homeopathic treatment out of which 63% of them experienced a remarkable improvement. (Source: KargerJournal)
At Dr Batra’s®, our homeopathic specialists carefully verify every behavioural pattern of your child along with their past medical and family history. Based on this evaluation, we provide a customised homeopathic treatment for your child’s ADHD.
Book an online appointment at Dr Batra’s® and let our homeopathic specialists take care of your child’s ADHD gently.
