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[Attention Disorders]
[Adlet Nkiwane]
Teachers may
know about ADHD
but they do not
know how to deal
with it.
What is ADHD?
It is the attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder
characterised by
inattentiveness,
hyperactivity and
impulsiveness. It is
common in children.
Step 1- awareness
Step 2- warning
Step 3- consequences
Decide a firm boundary for time out.
Do not expect things to work out
immediately.
Learn how to speak to ADHD kids.
Praise a behaviour you want the child
to adopt.
Never ignore bad behaviour.
Avoid all junk food, if your ADHD
child is eating junk then most
behavior intervention will be
pointless.
Exercise regularly.
Limit television time.
Colour-
Next steps
If your GP thinks your child may have ADHD, they
may first suggest a period of "watchful waiting"
lasting around 10 weeks to see if your child's
symptoms improve, stay the same or get worse.
They may also suggest starting a parent training or
education program to teach you ways of helping
your child (see treating ADHD for more
information).
If your child's behaviour doesn't improve, and both
you and your GP thinks it is seriously affecting their
day-to-day life, your GP should refer you and your
child to a specialist for a formal assessment (see
below).
For adults with possible ADHD, your GP will assess
your symptoms and may refer you for an assessment
if:
Assessment
There are a number of different specialists
you or your child may be referred to for a
formal assessment, including:
A child or adult psychiatrist
A paediatrician (a specialist in
children's health)
Diagnosing ADHD
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