For parents, it can be tough to raise a child who misbehaves. The hardest part is the day-to-day living. From waking them up in the morning, getting them out to school on time, ensuring their homework is done and hoping you don’t have to fetch your kid from the principal’s office, it can be nerve-racking.
This is especially even more challenging for parents with children who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These disruptive behaviours can have an adverse effect on yours’ and your child’s life.
But how do you differentiate if the child has ADHD or is just misbehaving?
Here are some signs to look out for:
- Perpetually climbing on things
- Does not follow simple instructions or directions
- Fidgeting
- Avoidance of tasks that take some time to complete
- Difficulty paying attention
This is not an exhaustive list but if the child displays more than five of any associated symptoms, it is likely that they might fall into the category. However, hyperactivity is not easily defined. However, behaviour that seems excessive to one person may not seem excessive to the other, so some care for context and temperament must be taken when assessing a child.
Taking care of children with ADHD can be strenuous. Everything you take for granted for your day to run smoothly can be hijacked at any moment by a strong refusal to follow instructions, insistence of doing things in their usual preferred manner, and their inability to remember basic daily instructions or rules.
ADHD in child can be detected early when parents and caregivers have access to the right tools and knowledge.
Join us at College of Allied Educators to see how you can develop an understanding of the different types of exceptional children, their needs, and the different special needs programmes and specialties that are available to you, for them.
CAE’s 12-month Advanced Diploma in Special Education course trains educators and parents in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of these needs and the basic principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. The programme is highly practice-oriented to ensure that what you learn in class can be applied to children with special needs under your charge.
CAE’s Diploma in Learning Disorders Management & Child Psychology programme is designed specifically to train potential teachers, parents and caregivers to identify, detect and support children with special needs, such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia.
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