| There are more than 2 million children suffering from | | | | your child learn and cope with life. |
| ADHD in America, and the figures are set to increase | | | | There are many symptoms of ADHD, such as |
| exponentially every 4 years. Despite this, most parents | | | | forgetfulness, restlessness, aggression, agitation, |
| are unaware of how to recognize ADHD, or how to | | | | depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and an inability |
| treat it. The symptoms of ADHD are also easily | | | | to focus. However, these are highly common and |
| mistaken for a child misbehaving, making it even harder | | | | often confused with the symptoms of anxiety, |
| for a parent to differentiate between the two. | | | | depression, thyroid, or a stressful environment. |
| ADHD is a form of Attention Deficit Disorder, and is | | | | Excessive sugar and allergies may also cause the |
| the most common neurological disease that children | | | | same symptoms, as well as if your child is highly |
| suffer from, with up to 5% of the children in America | | | | intelligent causing him to be easily bored and hence |
| afflicted. As a parent, learn to recognize the | | | | restless. |
| symptoms so that you can seek professional help for | | | | Fortunately, more parents are gaining greater |
| your child. The main symptoms of ADHD are | | | | awareness of the problem, and schools have also |
| aggression, impulsiveness, restlessness, learning | | | | played a major role in the dissemination of information |
| disabilities, an inability to focus and hyperactivity. Hence, | | | | regarding ADHD. Whilst it is a significant problem for a |
| even for parents who know the signs to look out for, it | | | | child suffering from ADHD, keep in mind that you are |
| is often difficult to draw the line between normal | | | | never alone and that there is help available readily. |
| misbehavior and ADHD. | | | | Often times, medication is the first answer that parents |
| How to you differentiate between the various forms | | | | look to for solving the problem. However, there are |
| of ADD? Add simply means that your child is unable to | | | | other alternatives as well. |
| concentrate, and likely to forget what you have told | | | | Parents should try to keep a closer watch over the |
| him less than 10 seconds ago. ADHD on the other | | | | child's diet, and cut off foods with high sugar content, |
| hand, means that not only has he forgotten what you | | | | or possible allergies. Give the child more attention and |
| have said, he is also likely to be running around instead | | | | time, and help him to feel connected to the |
| of staying still whilst you address him. If you suspect | | | | environment. He knows that he is different, and you |
| that your child may be suffering from ADHD, it is | | | | should try your best to help him feel that he belongs. |
| better to err on the side of caution and visit your | | | | Whilst medication can treat the symptoms, it is equally |
| doctor for a professional opinion. It is treatable, and if | | | | if not more important to ensure that the child's |
| identified early you can make a difference in helping | | | | emotional and mental health is well taken care of. |