ADHD

Children with attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are constantly distractible, impulsive and unusually active. They may also have other serious behavioural, emotional and learning problems which can get them into an awful lot of trouble if ADHD is not recognised and treated.
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Understanding ADHD


Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder – excerpt from www.mentalhealth.org.nz

Children with attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are constantly distractible, impulsive and unusually active. They may also have other serious behavioural, emotional and learning problems which can get them into an awful lot of trouble if ADHD is not recognised and treated.
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When it’s hard to pay attention

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It’s 8.20 on a school day and 8-year old Josh isn’t ready for school. Each time he’s given a list of instructions, he completes the first one and then seems to wander off and get involved in something completely different. He is half-dressed, hasn’t had his breakfast or cleaned his teeth, and doesn’t know where his homework is from last night. His father is ready to leave for work and is frustrated that Josh is late – again! His dad complains that Josh has the attention span of a flea, is easily distractible, doesn’t "listen", and never finishes anything. He’s always been like this, but as he’s got older, the increasing demands of school are highlighting the problems and the strain results in lots of shouting and punishment for Josh and frustration for his parents.
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Tips for reducing distractibility

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1          Carefully consider if your child is capable of performing the responsibilities expected. Do not give your child too many chores to do at once, make sure he/she gets up early enough to get to school on time, provide more than enough time to perform a responsibility etc, and do not expect perfection.
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Tips for parenting a child with ADHD

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  • Remember the child will have more energy and needs less sleep than you do. To be safe and successful, he also needs more structure and more supervision to an older age than other children. He will never handle free time well – that’s when to expect trouble. He will be disorganised and socially immature but does want to please.
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