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ADHD is the name given to several kinds of behaviour, which can be found with children and adults. ADHDers often have trouble focusing at school, at home or at work. They are more active and impulsive than their peers. This sort of behaviour leads to problems when it comes to relationships, school, family and work. That is why ADHD children are often described as ‘problem children’.
About 10% of all children are suffering from ADHD and it is more current with boys than with girls.
What can I do to help my child with its ADHD?
A united approach by the parents, school teachers and attending doctor or therapist is the best way to help the child. ADHD children need structure and clear agreements. Certain drugs such as Ritalin may help, although they cause many side effects.
Which medicines are being used to treat ADHD?
The best-known drug is Ritalin. This medicine improves concentration and diminishes the impulsivity and hyperactivity. Unfortunately, much negative news has emerged from America, which is the main consumer of this drug. Allegedly, several people have died of heart ailments due to the prolonged use of Ritalin. That is why Bach flower essences are a far better and harmless alternative. For instance, they improve concentration and reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity. The main benefit is that there are no side effects at all and that they are not addictive. Read more about how Bach flowers help with ADHD.
What can I do at home to help my child?
ADHD children can be troublesome to their parents. They are busy and moving about constantly and find it hard to obey. Yet, there are several measures parents can take to improve the child’s behaviour at home:
• Set simple house rules. Write them on a board, hang it onto the wall and explain what the consequences are when the rules are not complied with.
• Make sure that the child hears you whenever you say something. Make eye contact and demand its full attention.
• Reward positive behaviour, stimulate the child positively.
• Turn doing its homework at a fixed time into a routine.
• Make sure it does not get distracted by television or video games.
• Reward its efforts, not the result it has accomplished. ADHD children are naturally a little bit slower than their peers.
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