According to Feldman (2007), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD is sometimes confused with children who have a “high level of activity” (p.311). And some of the most common symptoms are: fidgeting, difficult in following instructions, easily distracted, disorganized room, loses things, forgets things and can not stay seated. This disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain and studies have shown that a child who has a relative with this disorder they might inherit it. I know first hand what it is like to have a child with ADHD. My daughter was diagnosed in 4th grade. She would become easily distracted in class and could not seat still. Homework became a nightmare because we would lock ourselves in her room until 11:00 at night. It was not that it was hard, she just could not focus. We have tried several medications and I thought we had found the best one for her, but now she wants to change because she does not like the way it makes her feel. She is funny and very energetic and with the medication her personality is gone. We have struggled to make her take the medication and she realizes she does better in school when she is taking it. But with therapy, lot’s of patience, and love we will help her come to terms to this disorder.
thinghttp://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/118.htmls
Feldman, R. (2007). Child development (4th edition). Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Amida,
I enjoyed reading your blog especially with dealing with a child that has been diagnosed with ADHD. I have done a little research with ADHD and have also dealt with the many frustrations with my children and husband. I can imagine you too have tossed around at night thinking about the right method or medication to give your daughter. I just wanted to wish you the best and assure you that patience alone (even though it's so difficult at times) can be better than any medication available. Take care!
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