| You know the scenario. Your child is loving and sweet | | | | when it is warranted. Make sure you know what is |
| and even says he loves you. Then, like a flash of | | | | going on in the classroom and you should also get an |
| lightning, he becomes a raging screaming monster and | | | | educational statement after the diagnosis is made as |
| destroys everything in his wake. Doors, windows and | | | | you are entitled to special educational facilities for your |
| beds. Parents sometimes have bruises and cuts as a | | | | child. |
| souvenir of the struggle that took place. That's just one | | | | 3. Children need 'green time' and that means plenty of |
| of a range of symptoms of ADHD together with | | | | outdoor activities. Choose a sport or activity that really |
| hyperactivity among children, impulsiveness and | | | | appeals to your child. Researchers now tell us that this |
| inattention. | | | | sort of activity really calms hyperactivity in children and |
| Destructive tantrums like that are just part of life for | | | | it also burns off all that manic energy. |
| the poor parents of ADHD children. In the UK, it is now | | | | 4. Discover the talent in your child. ADHD children are |
| estimated that up to 9% of children suffer from this | | | | often the funniest and most creative kids I know. |
| behaviour disorder. Hyperactivity in children can be a | | | | Praise is important so any kudos in the form of stars, |
| normal part of childhood. However it is when this | | | | rewards of outings, more computer games and |
| constant motion and outbursts hold back their | | | | presents or just a hug for good behaviour |
| development that alarm bells start ringing. You will need | | | | achievement are given to the child on the spot. |
| an expert diagnosis and don't just accept what the | | | | 5. Find your nearest ADHD support group if there is |
| teacher says. | | | | one in your area. The support, advice and |
| Here are five ways to help you cope with | | | | encouragement from other parents can be a lifesaver. |
| hyperactivity among children :- | | | | The question of ADHD medication is a difficult one. |
| 1. Help your child to get through the day especially in | | | | Each parent will have to make a decision. All too often, |
| getting ready for school, homework and also | | | | hyperactivity among children is just treated by giving |
| establishing a routine for going to bed. Planning is | | | | psychostimulants (Ritalin and Concerta) which can be |
| essential and also the child knows the routine. But | | | | effective in calming kids down but I know several kids |
| because the attention span in ADHD kids is very short, | | | | who lost so much weight that they had to try |
| everything has to be broken down into little steps. Use | | | | something else. There is an alternative ADHD therapy |
| a timer so that it rings when things have to be done | | | | which is a homeopathic remedy which is free of side |
| like brushing teeth, getting school bag ready. | | | | effects and will not stunt your child's growth. You can |
| 2. Make sure you are in touch with the teacher. Try a | | | | find out more from the link below. This has been a |
| behaviour diary - you fill it in and the teacher fills it in | | | | lifesaver for parents trying to cope with hyperactivity in |
| every day. That is a great record of progress for both | | | | children. |
| of you and is also a good way of doling out praise | | | | |