Hyperactivity And ADHD
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The document provides information for parents, carers, and professionals about hyperactivity and ADHD in children, detailing signs and symptoms from infancy to older childhood. It highlights characteristics such as clumsiness, disruptive behavior, and difficulty concentrating, while also noting associated physical health issues. Recommendations include monitoring diet and seeking support as children approach puberty, as behaviors may change but underlying issues can persist.
Hyperactivity And ADHD
- 1. Children With ADHD The Hyperactive Children's Support Group - information and advice for Parents, Carers and Professionals dealing with hyperactivity and ADHD.
- 2. Hyperactivity ADHD Children In infancy May be unsettled, restless, crying and difficult to settle. Colic and sickness linked to feeds may be an issue and feeding may be problematic. May be excessively thirsty (a sign of Essential Fatty Acid Omega Oils deficiency). Dribbling is not uncommon. Night terrors, cot rocking, head banging are reported. Some young children are reported to sleep well and are generally content but problems often begin once the child becomes more mobile and when the diet is varied. The following signs have been reported for many Hyperactive/ADHD children. However, as all children are different, the signs and symptoms may vary:
- 3. Hyperactive ADHD In older children Clumsy and accident prone. Erratic and disruptive behaviour (fits and tantrums). Compulsive touching of everything and everyone. Constant motion (i.e. wriggles legs). May walk on toes, and often runs everywhere. Disturbs other children and may be aggressive and argumentative. Unable to concentrate, never finishes anything he/she begins. Demands must be met immediately. Frustration leads to temper tantrums. Easily distracted and often unable to follow instructions. Lack of social skills. Hard to discipline. Normal or high IQ but may do badly at school. "Jekyll and Hyde" moodiness. There may also be some specific learning difficulties. Can get easily upset. Poor hand and eye coordination. Uncooperative, defiant and disobedient. Restless. Talkative. Fearless. Risk Taker.
- 4. ADHD In Children Parents report some physical health problems such as asthma, eczema, aches and pains, hayfever, headaches, bedwetting, poor appetite, flushed or pale complexion, excessive perspiration, red ears. "Silliness" in general. Not every child will have all of the symptoms above, and of course there are degrees of the problem. As they reach puberty hyperactive children may experience a spontaneous change in their behaviour patterns, with a lessening of hyperactivity and aggression. However, it is common for underlying problems to remain and it is essential that attention to diet is maintained and other forms of help sought.