Hyperactivity Disorder

Hyperactivity Disorder

Hyperactivity disorder It is a behavioral and attention disorder seen in some children and adults. Children with hyperactivity (excessive mobility) have attention deficit and excessive mobility compared to their peers.
This disorder occurs in one in 20 children and is more common in boys than in girls.

These children have at least 6 symptoms from each of the following two lists:

* They do not obey orders and instructions
* When they play or do a job at home or at school, they cannot focus on this job or game.
* They forget things they need at home and at school
* They do not listen to words
* They don't pay attention to details
* They are messy
* They are unplanned and don't know what to do
* They are forgetful
* They get angry easily

Second list

* They can't stand still
* Walking and climbing stairs are not normal
* They don't play quietly
* They answer questions without thinking
* They interrupt people's conversations
* they can't sit on the chair
* They talk a lot
* They always walk
* They can't wait

What are the causes of hyperactivity?
Hyperactivity is probably a disorder in brain biochemistry. Genetic factors may play an important role. Some negativities in the family environment and school do not cause hyperactivity disorder, but they cause the symptoms to increase. Sugar, chocolate, sweeteners, vitamin deficiencies, food dyes do not cause this disease. Excessive TV watching, excessive light, video games, etc. cannot be held responsible for hyperactivity.

How to help a hyperactive child?
It is possible to help these children with teamwork consisting of family, school, and doctor. Some medications are helpful for most children, but some children may need special education.

What can be done at home for these children?
Hyperactive children are a serious problem for parents. These children do not listen, they are constantly moving, and they are constantly fighting with their adults. Some changes need to be made in the home routine for these children.

Do everything at home on a schedule: Keep a schedule for daily activities such as waking up, eating, playing, doing homework, watching TV, and make sure your child follows this schedule. To do this, hang a schedule in your child's room and if there is a change in the schedule caused by you (holiday, visitors, etc.), tell him/her the reason.

Keep a schedule for daily activities such as waking up, eating, playing, doing homework, watching TV, and make sure your child follows this schedule. To do this, hang a schedule in your child's room and if there is a change in the schedule caused by you (holiday, visitors, etc.), tell him/her the reason.
Set house rules: Set simple, clear and short rules, tell him what will happen if he breaks the rules. Set appropriate punishments in case of rule violations.

Set simple, clear and short rules, tell him what will happen if he breaks the rules. Determine appropriate punishments in case of rule violations.
Be positive: Tell him what you want him to do, not what you don't want him to do. (like closing the door slowly instead of loudly) Reward him for good behavior. These children are often constantly scolded for not doing things, but it would be better if these children were taught good behavior.

Tell him what you want him to do, not what you don't want him to do. (like closing the door slowly instead of loudly) Reward him for good behavior. These children are usually constantly scolded for not doing things, but it would be better if these children were taught good behavior.
Make sure you understand your orders: Tell the child everything very clearly, look into his eyes, make sure he understands, check if he understands by having him repeat the orders you give. The instructions to be given to these children should be short and understandable, you may need to repeat them a few times for difficult tasks. Congratulate him for every task he succeeds in.

Tell the child everything very clearly, look into his eyes, make sure he understands, check if he understands by having him repeat the commands you give. The instructions to be given to these children should be short and understandable, you may need to repeat them a few times for difficult tasks. Congratulate him for every task he succeeds in.
Be consistent: Follow these children throughout the day. Help with school activities: You should spend more time with these children than normal children. They should have a good place to do their homework and this should be away from other people, TV and games. Do not make these children compete with other children, for example, other children are rewarded when they receive appreciation and thanks, whereas these children should be rewarded for smaller achievements. If they are more successful, they are rewarded extra. Be in constant dialogue with the teacher.

Follow these children throughout the day. Help them with school activities: You should spend more time with these children than normal children. They should have a good place to do their homework and this place should be away from other people, TV and games. Do not make these children compete with other children, for example, other children are rewarded when they receive appreciation and thanks, whereas these children should be rewarded for smaller achievements. If they are more successful, they are rewarded extra. Be in constant dialogue with their teachers.

What happens when these children grow up:
As these children grow older, their behavior improves. Most learn to solve their problems. Hyperactivity stops in high school. However, some behavioral disorders continue in nearly half of the children.