Hyperactivity disorder and Attention deficit

Hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders affecting children and is known as

Neurodevelopment disorder caused by a state of deficiency or imbalance of certain neurotransmitters

Located in the brain and those who suffer from it show some behavioral differences during the stage of

Childhood, unlike those of the same age, and its symptoms and accompanying problems may continue until Puberty

What is ADHD?

It is a brain disorder accompanied by a state of lack of concentration with a lot of activity and general impulse in movement.

It is a disorder that we see affects millions of children and its features appear in children in the pre-

School entry may continue into adulthood.

Are there types of hyperactivity disorder?

❖ Hyperactivity disorder is divided into several types

 

The first type

It is more associated with distraction disorder which makes the child unable to concentrate in

His tasks and work, and he suffers from difficulty concentrating and irregularity in most of the actions he does.

In his life due to his inability to maintain his level of concentration.

What causes the child the most suffering is the parents’ lack of understanding that he suffers from these problems, so they continue to accuse him.

With his mental abilities and constantly being reprimanded

The second type

It relates to cases of excessive activity and continuous movement of the patient non-stop which makes him vulnerable

For some embarrassing situations, but it is not to blame, this is beyond his control, and what drives him for this is the motor rush, so he does hasty behaviors that happen without thinking and this is considered more widespread among children as well as adults suffering from the disorder. Unfortunately, the harm of these actions may be greater than their benefit.

Some may see this person reckless, intrusive, interrupt others excessively, or make decisions

Task without looking at the long-term consequences that may be negative and they view it negatively.

The third type

It is called the common type and both of the previous types involve distraction with hyperactivity and impulsivity and is considered the most common and shows all the symptoms of distraction with hyperactivity and impulsivity to the same degree.

 

What disorders accompany hyperactivity and attention deficits?

 

1. Learning difficulties:

It is a condition that makes your child difficult to maintain the order, understand and respond to orders, most notably dyslexia and arithmetic, which are the most common learning difficulties among people with the disorder.

2. Stubbornness disorder:

This disorder makes those who suffer from it highly controversial and irritable and often refuse to follow
Rules, and their character is characterized by violence of all kinds, whether they are children or adults.

3. Mood disorders:

Such as depression, mania, and bipolar disorder.

These disorders cause a constant change in mood, which can reach days for no reason.

4. Anxiety disorders:

People with these disorders always worry excessively about all their lives.

 

What are the symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficit?

 

•  Lack of attention to detail and continued mistakes

•  FIND IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN FOCUS AND ATTENTION.

•  Easy dispersion with any external effects.

•  Difficulty accepting instructions and directives.

•  The person’s inability to arrange, organize, or maintain them.

•  Hate tasks that require mental effort and concentration.

•  Forgetting and overlooking daily activities and tasks.

•  Inability to accomplish the tasks that are requested

•  Difficulty quiet for a long time.

•  Frequent movement, jogging and climbing (in children).

•  GOSSIP AND TALK A LOT.

•  Tamper with hands and feet like swinging while sitting in a chair.

•  Difficulty quietly participating in activities and aggressive behavior.

 

When should I visit the doctor?

 

If symptoms are observed frequently and in various situations and places and it starts to affect

Negatively on multiple aspects of life.

And if you notice any of your child’s previous symptoms before the age of 10 and persists

For more than six months

Diagnosis of hyperactivity and attention deficit:

The specialist doctor diagnoses through a comprehensive assessment of the condition and this is done through several steps.

Such as collecting information about the condition such as the patient’s medical and family history and undergoing tests and

Metrics that will help determine the degree of disorders and develop the treatment program that will be organized

The person with the disorder is on it.

Therefore, visiting a specialist psychiatrist is the most important step that helps control the disorder.

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