How to treat children with ADHD behaviour en have problem with concentration?? T!
Question: My son is 7 years old
Answers: My son is 7 years old
your child is so lucky for having a parent like you... i guess you're so concern about him especially his behavior...
first of all, you've got to have lots of patience about his behavior... children with adhd seems to be restless and inattentive... try talking to a developmental pediatrician who would assess your child... and will help you how to deal with your son... children with adhd behave differentlt from each other.. and each one has to be treated accordingly...
in dealing with their concentration, you must accept that they have a very short attention span... accepting your child the way he is , is the best thing that you can do...
your son is very lucky to have you and you are also very lucky to have him ...
"just a moment,"
kneel down next to your child
see his eyes
as big as saucers
treat him to some ice cream
This is part of their condition and can't really be cured, but it can be helped to a certain extent.
Get a hold of a copy of this book to help you understand the issues involved and what adhd kids are capable/not capable of:
Understanding ADHD: The Definitive Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Paperback)
by Christopher Dr Green (Author), Kit Chee (Author).
Only give your son small tasks that don't take too long. Never expect him to be able to concentrate on tasks like other kids do or you'll become frustrated. A small task completed properly is just as satisfying for both him and you, than a larger tasks that ends in argument and tears.
Try him on the computer - most adhd kids will be able to concentrate for reasonable periods on the computer. Get some cd roms for children or find some puzzle game sites for him to visit. My son is able to concentrate when on the computer and it gives him a lot of pleasure as well as offering some learning opportunities.
Provide support during homework and take small steps at a time - don't expect him to complete a full assignment straight off - break it down into smaller chunks.
Write a list of his tasks each day and pin it to the fridge as a reminder of how to get ready in the mornings etc.
If you're having discipline problems then read 123 Magic by Thomas W Phelan Ph.D. - it's an excellent book which will provide you with effective ways of dealing with arguing, tantrums, manipulation etc.
Above all, go easy on him. These children aren't doing it to be malicious - they can't help not being able to concentrate - accept him for who he is and find ways to deal with the concentration issues rather than expecting him to be like other kids as he's not going to be able to change. Like any other disability - you need to discover creative ways of handling it.
Omega 3 Fish Oils are said to help with brain function.
I know it's tough, but these kids can be a blessing as they're usually so intelligent and creative - Good Luck ?
See ADHD treatments, in sections 22 - 25, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris
Take him to an ADD coach, he will tell you all you need.
I think that your best bet would be to see about if he does have ADHD. My daughter has ADHD and she was treated for it as a child, she is now 21. She was on medication for ADHD as a child and then I lost custody of her and they took her off the meds and tried saying she had mental disorders. Seriously they diagnosed her with everything except what she had which was ADHD and epilepsy. When she turned 18 she asked me if she could come and live with me and naturally I said yes. She went off all her meds which were psychiatric for a year and then she was put on a med that started her having seizures and we kept track of them and we were given the diagnosis of epilepsy. She began college and then the ADHD became very prominent and we went to a couple of different psychiatrists. One of them prescribed meds that would have killed her, the second prescribed meds that didn't do any good and the third was willing to prescribe a stimulant which in ADHD patients works the opposite of a stimulant but we needed an authorization from my daughter's neurologist. We got the authorization and started with the stimulant and she is doing great. So if I were you I would have your son checked for ADHD and do the next indicated thing from there. Good Luck.