Adhd children?

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Adhd children?

Answer 1

GUESSING AT YOUR ?.  HERE IS MY ANSWER FROM A PREVIOUS ?.  HOW OLD ARE YOUR STUDENTS?

TRY NOT TO GIVE ADHD KIDS MORE THAN 1 THING TO DO AT A TIME A LIST OF THINGS GETS THEM LOST AFTER THE FIRST THING. THEY ALSO HAVE TROUBLE ORGANIZING, SO WHEN TEACHERS ASK FOR FOLDERS AT THE END OF A WEEK OR 9 WEEKS ONLY HAS THE PARENT WORKING HARD. IT HAS TO BE DONE EACH DAY. KIDS THAT ARE ADHD HAVE NO PERSONAL TERRITORY, AND TEND TO END UP IN PEOPLES SPACE WHICH CAN LEAD TO FIGHTS. IF YOU CAN FIND WHAT THEY ARE VERY INTERESTED IN (AIRPLANES,...) AND INCORPORATE THEIR INTERESTS INTO THE CLASSES, YOU WON'T SEE THE ADHD. I DID SEE AN ADULT ADHD THAT WAS A BUSINESS MAN. HE SD HE DID BETTER IN MEETINGS, IF HE HAD SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH IN HIS HAND. EVEN THOUGH THEY AREN'T LOOKING AT YOU THEY ARE ABSORBING THE INFO. THEY ARE VERY SMART AND LIKE TO HELP THE OTHER STUDENTS. MAKE SURE NO SNACKS OR JUICE IN THE CLASS WITH SUGAR OR RED DYE. THE MORE HANDS ON LEARNING IN THE FIELD THEY LIKE THE EASIER YOUR CLASS WILL BE. CONTESTS WITH PRIZES (EVEN IF IT IS A STICKER) WILL KEEP THEIR ATTENTION CENTERED. THEY ARE CONCENTRATING ON EVERYTHING. PUTTING THEM IN THE HALLWAY DOESN'T DO ANYTHING BUT ADD TO ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT DESTROY THEIR SELF ESTEEM. COMPLEMENT AND HAVE THEM HELP YOU . IF THEY ARE GOING TO HELP, THEY HAVE TO HURRY AND FINNISH THEIR TASK. MY YOUNGEST WAS ADHD. AT 3 YRS. OLD HE COULD SIT FOR HOURS AND WATCH BLACK AND WHITE DOCUMENTARIES ON AIRPLANES. IT IS JUST A MATTER OF FINDING THEIR INTEREST.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

My son was diagnoses "ADHD".

He feels, as most do, that it is a form of "handicap"...

...but I've taught him that we are ALL different, and there are advantages to "ATTENTION DEFFICIT HYPER-ACTIVE DISORDER."  

There are huge lists of these advantages.  For example, Greg  is not addicted to TV like most of us are.  

He wants to be active, which makes him a very good worker!

He notices many details, but focus is a problem.  I focus on my lane, when driving;  but my son notices everything!!!

ADHD means 6 or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present, for at least 6 months, to a point that is considered "disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level":

Inattention:

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Hyperactivity:

Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.

Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).

Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.

Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".

Often talks excessively.

Impulsivity:

Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.

Often has trouble waiting one's turn.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.

Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).

There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).

Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:

ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months

ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months  

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.