| Some experts believe that as many as 10% of all | | | | becoming increasingly hyperactive an evaluation of the |
| children 6 to 12 years of age face the challenges | | | | effectiveness of your current treatment choices may |
| associated with ADHD symptoms. While not | | | | be in order. Contact your child's pediatrician to see if |
| exclusively a male gendered condition the incidence of | | | | there might be a better alternative. |
| ADHD is an amazing 10 to 1 in favor of boys. Perhaps | | | | 4. Focus, Focus, Focus: Did I Say Focus! In a structured |
| the most shocking statistic of all is that 80% of children | | | | school environment it is paramount that ADHD children |
| with ADHD have academic problems. With statistics | | | | pay attention. Ironically inattention is one the central |
| like these it is not wonder that elementary age children | | | | aspects of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. |
| face a wide range of challenges that can make | | | | Children with this condition quite often can focus as |
| learning an arduous process. Some of these | | | | good as their peers if given a stimulating interesting |
| challenges include: | | | | learning environment. Some teachers are naturally |
| 1. Beginning a task: Young students are reluctant to | | | | gifted at creating this type of learning environment. |
| begin an activity and once they begin it is difficult to get | | | | Parents of ADHD children should take note of this and |
| them to change. Most experts suggest parent remove | | | | attempt to place their children in these classes if |
| all obstacles that could interfere with starting a project. | | | | possible. |
| The second idea is to offer a bit of special motivation | | | | There are many more ideas for creating a productive |
| for doing the activity. An example would be taking a | | | | learning environment for ADHD children whose age |
| trip to their favorite fast food restaurant if the task | | | | ranges from 6 to 12. Dedicated parents should work |
| was completed. | | | | with their child's pediatrician, teachers, and counselors |
| 2. Rules rule: Failure to remember rules can be seen | | | | to create the best possible situation. Another helpful |
| not only in young ADHD children but in adults as well. | | | | option worth considering would be a natural alternative |
| Overcome your child's inability to remember rules by | | | | ADHD treatment. These formulas come in different |
| convincing his/her teacher to post the classroom rules | | | | blends but most contain either herbs, vitamins, or a |
| in plain sight. This will not only help your child immensely | | | | combination of natural ingredients. The best part is they |
| but it might force some of the classroom slackers to | | | | are extremely safe and effective with no known side |
| overcome their amnesia. | | | | effects. So for the most part there is limited side |
| 3. Hyperactivity no more: This may be wishful thinking | | | | downside risk and great deal of upside potential. |
| for most young ADHD children. If your child is | | | | |