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ADHD-related Behaviour Issues in Children; and how to cope with it?

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves the brain’s self-management system. People with ADHD often face hardships performing mundane everyday tasks such as concentrating, following directions, managing their emotions, etc. There is a wide range of abnormalities within this domain, and every person going through ADHD present with a different set of symptoms.

ADHD lesser-known facts :

  • People are often misjudged for being lazy or not putting in enough effort, even though it is proven that ADHD is a disorder.
  • It was thought earlier that most teen boys suffered from it. But research shows adults and women can also get this disease.
  • It is often an inherited disease. One in every four children with ADHD disease has inherited this disease.

What are the ADHD-related behavior issues in children?

As the name indicates, the critical problem in the behavior of the children who have ADHD is a lack of attentiveness and hyperactivity or impulsiveness. These behaviors can manifest in one or more of the following several ways:

  • Facing difficulty paying attention
  • Poor academic performance
  • Unable to follow directions
  • Appear as ignorant
  • Make careless mistakes
  • Can not seem to stay still, constantly in motion
  • Rush into completing the task
  • Emotional outbursts
  • Interrupt a lot and yell out
  • Trouble waiting in lines or sharing

These are a few of the everyday behavior issues with these children. They are most often punished for their misbehavior or throwing ‘tantrums.’ Parents may feel stressed or embarrassed by their child’s behavior and may even scold him without realizing that the child is suffering. It requires deep understanding and keen observation for parents to recognize that these issues are not a facade or laziness on a child’s behalf but an actual problem.

How do you cope with these issues?

Once parents realize that their child has ADHD, it becomes relatively easier to interact with and handle the child. There are multiple ways for parents to manage their children with the utmost patience and perseverance. This is the only way to help them and lead them to live a healthy balanced life.

·      Learn about ADHD and your child’s condition

Parents and teachers need to understand the child’s condition. As stated above, every person manifests different situations, so parents need to understand ADHD as a disease and the symptoms that the child is explicitly showing. Deep knowledge of the issue will lead to comprehensive and well-planned management of specific cases.

·      Team up with teachers and school for proper education

Since children face issues with concentration and learning new things, teachers and school staff should be aware of the child’s condition. Early in the disease, when a diagnosis of ADHD has not been made, the child may wrongly be punished for his non-serious attitude and inappropriate behavior in school. Therefore, proper coordination between teachers and parents is a prerequisite for appropriate education and teaching.

·      Customize activities according to the child

Every child has a different attention span and learning graph. Teaching the child new things at short and repetitive intervals is more fruitful than long sessions for teachers or parents. Visual and auditory learning is better than textual learning. Give small, easy-to-follow, and repetitive directions to children. These simple techniques can improve the child’s learning abilities.

·      Focus on your relationship with your child

As parents know that their child is suffering from a neurological disease beyond their ability to manage, you must treat them gently. Patience, understanding, and empathy are their topmost requirement. They may require validation and kindness from you. They may feel different from other children. Hence, parents and teachers should show empathy and compassion.

·      Set realistic goals

Every child responds differently and may vary considerably in their management techniques. Some techniques work more on a group of children, while others may not respond as much. Parents should keep this fact in mind and set appropriate expectations for their children and management plans. They should keep trying in case one technique fails to improve conditions. One needs patience and time to understand the type of technique the child responds to fully.

·      Support groups

Apart from regular visits to doctors about your child’s health, it is always recommended to join support groups where you can meet other parents who face similar issues. These support groups can be a great way to understand and learn about diseases and try out new and different techniques for your child. There are organizations and social media platforms specially made for ADHD patients.

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REFERENCES:

Hasan, S. (Ed.). (2020, June). Parenting a child with ADHD (for parents) – nemours kidshealth. KidsHealth. Retrieved May 6, 2022, from https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/parenting-kid-adhd.html

ADHD: Behavior problems in children: Learning issues: Child anxiety. Understood. (n.d.). Retrieved May 6, 2022, from https://www.understood.org/en/articles/does-adhd-raise-risk-mental-health-issues

ADHD and Trauma; Similarities & Differences

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Overview:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodiverse disorder that affects your thinking, behavior, learning, how you react to certain situations, and how you complete your daily tasks.  Adolescents and teenagers are most affected, although it can also affect adults. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, inattentiveness, laziness, lack of focus, inability to concentrate, and inability to read directions or complete tasks. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been connected to executive functioning issues and difficulties with sustained and divided attention.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is usually accompanied by concurrent mental disorders, making detection, diagnosis, and treatment difficult. ADHD affects 2.5 percent of the adult community and is linked to substantial personal and private distress. Above other comorbidities, ADHD can also cause trauma or vice versa. So, the main aim is to untangle symptoms and how somatic therapy can help patients heal psychological wounds by reconnecting the brain and body.

Relationship between ADHD and Trauma:

Living with ADHD and Trauma is like a spider web, where many strings are interconnected, and a single string is attached to many others. You pull one string, and everything collapses; the same is the relationship between ADHD and trauma; it is complex. Studies have shown that trauma and its symptoms can increase the chances of one being diagnosed with ADHD and increase its intensity and complexity, as many symptoms of trauma overlap with that of ADHD. The symptoms shared by ADHD and trauma may include concentration difficulty, poor memory, learning difficulty, hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, problems connecting to others, substance abuse, and interrupted sleep.

ADHD and trauma present with similarities, and correctly diagnosing and treating them requires skill and experience. For example, poor memory is a hallmark of ADHD, but it can also result from the mind avoiding traumatic thoughts of that experience. The practitioners and patients must understand the difference between ADHD and trauma to manage them better.

ADHD is a brain disorder diagnosed mainly in children after they struggle to perform in school or later in their life, while trauma results from exposure to a stressful event or a traumatic experience. Childhood trauma, which occurs when the brain develops, results in psychological and emotional disturbances resembling ADHD. About 70% of adults report at least one traumatic experience in their life, which may be the death of a loved one, divorce, car accident, childhood trauma, or a natural disaster; all of these can lead to trauma symptoms like ADHD. Though trauma doesn’t have lasting effects, it can become chronic sometimes and can exhibit symptoms of nightmares, frightening flashbacks, avoidance of things, behavioral changes, and emotional dysregulation.

What are the differences?

Although there are many similarities between ADHD and trauma, some key differences need to be noted to distinguish them. A person, after experiencing trauma, has feelings of fear, helplessness, uncertainty, increased arousal, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, irritability, feelings of guilt, dissociation, continually feeling on alert for threat or danger, aggressive or destructive behavior, and self-destructive thoughts. At the same time, those with ADHD may present difficulty sustaining attention or concentration, struggling to follow instructions, organization difficulty, excessive talking, interrupting acts, and difficulty managing their behavior.

What could be done to manage these?

A better outcome depends upon the early identification and diagnosis of these difficulties. If you suspect your child is facing problems in managing behavior and concentration or is exposed to a stressful or traumatic event, seek help from a professional as soon as possible. If you have any questions or feel like your ADHD diagnosis is not entirely correct, raise your concerns and queries with your health professional or ADHD coach, as they are there to help you and your child.  Children with ADHD and Trauma need consistency, predictability, and discipline within their lives. The treatment options for ADHD include emotional adjustments, proper coaching, parent behavior management, strategies delivered in a group or individual setting, and stimulant medication in some instances. In contrast, those who have experienced trauma are managed by a psychologist who may utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and anxiety management techniques. In some cases, sensory regulation activities and anti-arousal or anti-anxiety medications are also used.

References:

ADHD and Complex Trauma – Child Development Clinic

ADHD and Trauma: Causes, Symptoms, Somatic Therapy (additudemag.com)

Is It ADHD or Trauma? – Child Mind Institute

ADHD and Trauma in Children: Overview, Signs, Treatment (additudemag.com)

ADHD and Trauma: Similarities and Differences | Psych Central

How Do We Correctly Label ADHD In Society?

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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can cause initial guilt and remorse but in many cases can also lead to a huge sigh of relief. Which is it for you?

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ADHD & Picky Eating, Are They Linked?

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According to a study, there is a link between selective eating disorders and psychological disorders, and the more severe the one is, so is the other. Picky eating has also been seen to have an association with anxiety and depression. Besides, picky eaters can be of various categories, like some get afraid of the idea of eating in a restaurant than inside their house, and most of these are those with ADHD. Although a simple picky eater avoids a portion of food and eats the rest, those with ADHD do not have this simple scenario, as they not only separate anything on their plate but also become hyperactive, impulsive, and irritable.

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What Is this ADHD SuperPower Cliche’ We Keep Hearing?

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Have you ever enjoyed an activity so much that you forgot time? Hyperfocus is the ability to concentrate on a task so much that you forget other things. As the name Attention Deficit indicates the patient faces a lack of attention but recent studies have found that the patients face the challenge of concentrating on one task only and therefore get distracted easily. These patients may have a habit of hyper-focus. In other words, they can concentrate on one task completely, or even with more than normal concentration, if they found the task interesting.

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The Endless Search For Dopamine, What it is, and Why it Drives ADHD’ers Crazy?

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Serotonin, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine are the main neurotransmitters that researchers believe play a major role in any mood or anxiety disorder. First of all, let’s have a clear concept about Dopamine as it’s the factor responsible for the considerable damage in ADHD. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. A neurotransmitter, as the term suggests, transmits impulses or messages along with the set of neurons. Dopamine in our body is responsible for the transmission of messages that regulate mood, emotions, motivation, attention, and bring us a sense of pleasure and enthusiasm.

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Sleep Problems And How They Could Relate to ADHD?

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Sleep issues are reported by around 25%–50% of people with ADHD, and adults that do not obtain sufficient sleep are more likely to have ADHD symptoms. Sleep difficulties in these people have been linked to concomitant main sleep issues and/or changes in the medicines they take to treat ADHD.

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Video Games & ADHD – Why it can Cause Chaos?

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Almost 1 out of 10 children in the United States suffers from Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and it’s the most prevalent mental disorder in children within the US. Moreover, these children show symptoms such as lack of attention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. That’s why they find it hard to build interest in any athletic activity or sports. However, by playing video games, children with ADHD can educate themselves while improvising their eye-to-hand coordination. Additionally, they can also develop communication skills by connecting with like-minded kids.

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ADHD & Perfectionism, Why?

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Another factor that connects ADHD and perfectionism is having obsessive behavior. Many people who are diagnosed with ADHD do feel distracted while working on a specific project. But they do hyperfocus where they put extra effort while running a simple errand. That’s why people with ADHD work on a single task for days, even for months without having boredom.

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Driving And ADHD (Improvement Of Driving)

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During low intensity, or dull, riding, drivers with ADHD appear to be particularly susceptible to diversions. Hard and highway driving, where excessive speed might increase the risk of major accidents, are examples of boring driving. Changing music channels, doing make-up, smoking, drinking, conversing with some other person in the car, and thinking are all examples of diversions.

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