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Description:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
VS.
- ADHD involves a person who is hyperactive and impulsive where as, ADD individuals just have inattentive behaviour
- ADD individuals have no symptoms of hyperactivity
ADD:
ADHD:
GREAT QUALITIES:
These individuals are caring, talented, have a high social intelligence & exceptional ability!!!
CHARACTERISTICS:
Some Myths & Facts
BOYS DEVELOP THE CHRONIC DISORDER THREE MORE TIMES OFTEN THAN GIRLS?
CONTINUES INTO ADULTHOOD AND THE PERSON LEARNS TO COPE WITH SYMPTOMS?
INDIVIDUAL CAN NEVER PAY ATTENTION?
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Dominantly have inattentive behaviour
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Can easily get distracted
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Disorganization & Procrastination
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Low self-esteem & Mood Disorders
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Never forget negative feed back
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Inattentive - Can't focus on a command to work
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Impulsive - not thinking before doing something
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Hyperactivity - move continuously
C H A L L E N G E S :
COMMUNICATION:
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Communicate in a easier way for the child
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Minimize distractions
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Wait till you have the child's attention
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Keep it simple, not too complex
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Encourage exercise and movement
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Be reassuring
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Break it down into steps
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Anxiety
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Various learning disabilities
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Speech or hearing deficits
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Tic Disorder (Sudden, rapid and nonrhythmic movements
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Behavioural Problems
Only One Child Has ADHD, Can You Guess What One?
Behaviours You May See.........
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Difficulty with transitioning
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You may feel the individual is having a behaviour when they are not listening to instructions
Eg. Running around, staring off into space
How to Handle and Diffuse Situations
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First and Then Statements
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Reinforcement
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Descriptive Feedback
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Countdowns/Time Warnings
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Incorporate Daily Schedules
Remember:
Lack of Sleep or Physical reasons such as hunger, can be a reason why they are behaving the way they are
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Give them snacks
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Give them breaks
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