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Alternative Treatments for ADHD Children
Alternative Treatments for ADHD Children How to deal ADHD problem Questions to ask the family • What is the problem? Many parents are fed up with their child’s behaviour. Ask the parents about specific details of what the child does. • Does your child have difficulty paying attention to things, for example attention to what […]
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Why is ADHD an important problem?
Why is ADHD an important problem? Most children with ADHD are not recognised as suffering from an illness. Instead, they are labelled as being naughty and irresponsible. This makes them feel guilty and unhappy. They are denied proper treatment and, as a result do badly. Some children continue to have problems in adjusting to life […]
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What is ADHD in Children ? Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms
What is ADHD in Children ? Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? ADHD is an illness that is more common in boys. Children with ADHD will: • be restless, for example being unable to sit in a chair through a full lesson; • be fidgety, chattering and interrupting people; • have […]
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The child who cannot sit still
The child who cannot sit still Many children, especially those under the age of five years, find it hard to sit in one place for a long time. Being able to sit in one place reflects the ability of the mind to pay attention to a particular task, for example reading a book. As children […]
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What to do when specialist help is not available
What to do when specialist help is not available • Encourage the parents to spend time with the child, helping with homework and studies. Games like drawing and copying different shapes (e.g. a clock, a man) are useful exercises • Test the child’s ability to read, write and do number work of a class lower […]
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learning disabilities treatment
learning disabilities treatment Parents are often frustrated because their child appears normal and yet is doing badly in school. They are worried that their child may be suffering from mental retardation. Reassure the parents that the child is suffering from a learning problem and is not to be blamed for poor performance in school. Ideally, […]
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signs of learning disability in children
signs of learning disability in children Things to remember when dealing with children having difficulties with studies • A child having difficulties with his studies may be suffering from a mental health problem. Mental retardation, hyperactivity, dyslexia, depression and child abuse can all lead to difficulties with studies. • Dyslexia can cause a child of […]
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What are specific learning disabilities? specific learning disabilities definition
What are specific learning disabilities? specific learning disabilities definition Specific learning disability is a condition in which a child has a difficulty in a particular aspect of studies, for example a specific difficulty with reading, spelling, writing or mathematics. Dyslexia, the specific difficulty with reading, writing and spelling, is the most common type of specific […]
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learning disability symptoms in teens
learning disability symptoms in teens Things to look for during the interview Examine the child’s hearing and vision. If the child can answer questions you are asking in a normal tone of voice, then her hearing is probably normal. Vision can be checked by asking the child to read something a short distance away, for […]
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learning disabilities symptoms checklist
learning disabilities symptoms checklist in children How to deal with this problem Questions to ask the parents and teachers The child will usually be brought to you because she is doing badly in school and thus getting information from the teachers can be helpful. You will need to ask questions about common childhood mental health […]
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