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    What Are Symptoms of Adhd

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    ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children, affecting around 8.4% of children. The main symptoms are an inability to focus, hyperactivity, and acting impulsively. Males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females. There are several treatment options that don't involve medication, including parent training in behavior modification techniques, rewards systems, school accommodations, and consistent discipline. Medication is also an option, with several types of medications available to treat ADHD.

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    What Are Symptoms of Adhd

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    ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children, affecting around 8.4% of children. The main symptoms are an inability to focus, hyperactivity, and acting impulsively. Males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females. There are several treatment options that don't involve medication, including parent training in behavior modification techniques, rewards systems, school accommodations, and consistent discipline. Medication is also an option, with several types of medications available to treat ADHD.

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    ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children, affecting around 8.4% of children. The main symptoms are an inability to focus, hyperactivity, and acting impulsively. Males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females. There are several treatment options that don't involve medication, including parent training in behavior modification techniques, rewards systems, school accommodations, and consistent discipline. Medication is also an option, with several types of medications available to treat ADHD.

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    ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children, affecting around 8.4% of children. The main symptoms are an inability to focus, hyperactivity, and acting impulsively. Males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females. There are several treatment options that don't involve medication, including parent training in behavior modification techniques, rewards systems, school accommodations, and consistent discipline. Medication is also an option, with several types of medications available to treat ADHD.

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    WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS ADHA IS THE MOST

    OF ADHD? COMMON MENTAL


    Children may present with one of three
    types of ADHD:
    DISORDERS IN
    “Average age of ADHD
    CHILDREN
     Predominantly inattentive presentation:
    Children with the inattentive presentation diagnosis is 7 year old ”
    of ADHD struggle to focus and stay on
    task. They may appear to be daydreaming
    often, and they may struggle to stay
    organized.
     Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive
    presentation: Kids with the hyperactive
    presentation are impulsive and can’t sit
    still. They often squirm and fidget in their
    chairs and seem to have endless energy.
     Combined presentation: The combined
    presentation causes impairment in
    attention as well as hyperactivity.
    "Age when symptoms
    of ADHD ususally first
    appears in 3 to 6 years
    old"
    “Males are almost three
    times more likely to be
    diagnosed with ADHD than
    females”

    “42% an increase in
    ADHD diagnoses over
    the past 8 years”
    WHAT IS ADHD? natural consequences can be
    effective discipline techniques.
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR
    (ADHD) is one of the most common CHILDREN WITH ADHD:
    mental disorders affecting children (8.4
    percent), though it also affects many Sometimes parents are hesitant
    adults (2.5 percent). General or to discuss concerns about
    common symptoms of ADHD include: ADHD because they fear
    children will be put on
     Inability to stay focused, which can medication with terrible side
    lead to not paying attention effects. The good news is, that
     Hyperactivity, which means the there are several different types
    person is moving their body too PARENTING STRATEGIES of medications (such as
    much and/or inappropriately for FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHA: Concerta, Clonidine, and
    their setting (for example, bouncing Strattera) available for ADHD.
     Provide positive attention: Positive There are also many other
    up and down during quiet reading
    playtime reduces attention-seeking
    time in school) types of treatment that don’t
    behavior. And it will make your
     Acting on impulse in any given consequences more effective.
    involve medication. Parent
    moment without thought training can be very effective.
     Give effective instructions: Gain This involves a professional
    ADHD is most often initially identified your child’s full attention before assisting parent with learning
    giving directions. various behavior modification
    in school-aged children because the
    symptoms lead to disruption in the  Praise your child's effort: Catch strategies and discipline
    classroom or problems performing your child being good and point it techniques that can reduce
    schoolwork. ADHD is more common out. behavior problems associated
    among boys than girls, though the with ADHD.
     Establish rewards: Reward
    cause of that factor is unknown. systems can be a great way to help School accommodations can
    kids with ADHD stay on track. also be helpful for your child.
    Sometimes, simple strategies,
     Use consistent consequences:
    Placing a child in time-out, taking such as having a child sit near
    away privileges, and allowing for the front of the classroom to
    reduce distractions can be
    beneficial.

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