Does everyone have adhd

Does Everyone Have ADHD? How Flippant Neurotypical Claims Hurt

“I’m so ADHD,” people say. “I just can’t get it together today.”

“Oooh, look, a squirrel!”

“Doesn’t everyone have ADHD these days?”

You’ve probably heard flip comments like these. I have. And if you’ve heard them enough, maybe you’ve internalized them as I have.

Do I really have ADHD? I’ve wondered this more than once (I definitely have ADHD). Maybe you hesitate to share your diagnosis with others, because, as happened to a recent contestant on The Bachelor, they might listen to you, nod their heads, and then say, behind your back, “ADHD, my ass.” Maybe you’ve stored up shame about your disorder since you’re so distractible that — look! A squirrel!

Maybe someone’s laughed about your ADHD diagnosis and said that ADHD’s a great way to get your hands on some amphetamines. Your face burned because you need that medication, and people act like you’ve found a legal loophole to use street drugs. If you’re in college, maybe someone has offered to buy your pills. And when you said, “No,” they glared.

These slurs and misunderstandings take a real toll on our self-esteem. While many of us with ADHD are open about our disorder, some of us are afraid to speak up; we worry about our job prospects (or even relationship prospects), and we even feel that if we just tried harder, maybe we wouldn’t “act so ADHD.” Those voices, and the myths they perpetuate, become echoes of our long-ago teachers and frustrated parents that reveal all of our most tender insecurities.

ADHD Myth #1: Neurotypical People Are Sometimes “So ADHD”

No, you don’t get free rein to claim a condition. (After all, you wouldn’t say you’re “having a diabetic moment.”) Yet neurotypical people “claim” ADHD all the time, and it speaks to ways we’re misunderstood and minimized. ADHD is much more than “I forgot my purse this morning” or “I keep spacing out during boring meetings.”

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When neurotypical people complain that they’re “so ADHD,” they perpetuate a stereotype — not only about what ADHD is (we can’t get it together), but also about how minimally it manifests (forgetting purses and spacing during meetings). It neglects so much of our diagnosis, from rejection sensitivity dysphoria to hyperfocus and from analysis paralysis to time blindness. The stereotypes also skip over our social difficulties and anxiety.

ADHD Myth #2: It’s Always a Squirrel

Instead of the aforementioned complicated stew, our condition narrows to one focus: Mild and sudden distraction. “I’m having an ADHD moment,” a neurotypical person might say. Really? Try having an ADHD life. It’s much different than a moment of “Look! A squirrel!” (Why is it always a squirrel and never, say, a butterfly, a janitor, or a freight train?).

#ADHD is NOT just being distracted by a squirrel.#ADHD is being so overwhelmed trying processing 2 people talking to you at the same time that it causes a panic attack.

Learn about the real effects of adhd before you throw it around as a diss.#bachelorabc

— TAN (@tanswims) January 11, 2022

I wish my ADHD only caused mild and sudden distraction. Life would be so much easier. I wouldn’t fall down the rabbit holes of Instagram. My hyperfocus wouldn’t feel quite so much like missing time. I wouldn’t cry when my husband mentions taking out the garbage because I have rejection sensitivity dysphoria, and I think he means that I should have taken out the garbage; why haven’t I taken out the garbage already; and I am a terrible person who cannot keep a house clean.

But, no, those flip comments reduce ADHD to sudden, childish distractibility. No wonder everyone minimizes our disorder. Do they really think we take drugs to stop that?

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Myth #3: Everyone Has ADHD These Days

Now that more people (especially women) are getting accurate diagnoses, I hear this a lot. “Oh my God, everyone says they have ADHD. You know those kids in school only do it for extra time on the SATs,” people tell me.

Aside from cheating the SAT (a vanishingly rare occurrence), why would people falsely claim to have ADHD? Is it trendy or cool to have a diagnosis that makes people lob epithets like “spaz,” “hyper,” and “too much?”

“Lol everyone on Twitter says they have ADHD”

Gosh I wonder why people with ADHD might be overrepresented on the dopamine slot machine website

— Louisa 🌈👭 (@LouisatheLast) January 4, 2022

Yeah, that makes sense.

Myth #4: ADHD Is “A Little Kid Issue”

This one got tossed around on The Bachelor, too. It’s extremely harmful to adults who have finally been diagnosed to invalidate their medical condition. We’ve spent an entire life — especially late-diagnosed women — being told we’re lazy, crazy space cadets who talk too much. We just need to try harder.

My husband and I, both diagnosed at a late age, once had a heart-breaking conversation comparing our teachers’ misunderstandings. “If you’d only try harder, you’d be at the top of your class,” they’d say. “Why do you keep making careless mistakes? You need to check your work.”

Saying it’s a little kid disorder invalidates all that pain.

My husband’s students play a game: They ask a question that has nothing to do with class and see how much time they can burn. They know that my husband’s ADHD, which he’s open about, can lead to a 10-minute digression on ancient cephalopods.

Before I was diagnosed, I kept forgetting that I needed to give my kids lunch, and by the time they said they were hungry, they were miserable, angry messes. We are adults. We have ADHD.

And it’s hurtful to kids when people assume they’ll “grow out of it.” While it can seem as if they do, the reality is that the challenges simply morph with time and age. This can lead to uncomfortable conversations. When I once mentioned that my son took methylphenidate, a family member asked, “Well, how long will he have to take that?”

“Maybe for the rest of his life,” I said.

He gave me a look that said I was clearly not making good medical decisions for my children.

Adults with ADHD have coped with enough judgment and stigma in our lives. We don’t need any more. Next time someone makes a squirrel joke, don’t give an embarrassed smile. Gently speak up instead. ADHD is much more than forgetting purses or spacing out. And people need to know it.

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Does Everyone Have ADD? By Rick Green of TotallyADD

“Everyone has ADHD. It’s the internet and smart phones.”
“These days everyone has ADD.”
“Yeah, everyone thinks they have it. Just try harder.”

Uh… No! Sorry, friend, but the whole world is NOT suddenly suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. When someone snorts, “Everyone has ADHD these days,” ask them 3 questions:

Do you know what percentage of adults actually qualify as having ADHD?
What percentage of them have actually been properly diagnosed?
And, do you know what percentage of diagnosed adults are actually doing something about it? As in, any kind of treatment.

To which they will answer, “Uh… No.”

It Seems Like Everyone Has ADHD

So why do so many people believe there’s a sudden epidemic of ADHD? It certainly seems that more and more people are exhibiting ADHD symptoms:
Problems focusing, feeling overwhelmed, restless, struggling to follow through on tasks, or finish thoughts, or manage emotions. Nothing feels routine or simple…

The world is a whirlwind of change, coming at an ever accelerating pace. And there is more and more pressure to keep up to that pace – “I have to get the iPhone-38-Q!”

The media has long since given up on providing information and facts, to focus on the next ‘breaking story.’ We are bombarded by aggrieved pundits spewing innuendo and frightening, but groundless extrapolations, “If ‘x’ happens, our entire nation will implode!” Wages haven’t kept up with inflation, so we’re all working harder and longer. Spare a thought for people who have been designated as ‘essential workers’ but are earning a pittance.

So, yes, most folks are multitasking, they are ‘under the gun’, have too much to do, too much to manage, too much to to remember. Being stressed, struggling, rushing around, falling behind… they get a sense of what it’s like to have ADHD.

How Common Is ADHD?

Those of us who actually have ADHD cannot ‘escape’ the constant feeling of it all being too much. The 3 to 4 % of adults who are struggling with a lifetime of restlessness, uneven attention, and impulsivity to the point that it’s sabotaging us, perhaps fatally, may envy those who only experience it for a few months. And if the COVID pandemic has given neuro-typical people a sense of what it’s like to have ADHD, imagine what it’s like for those of us who do! It’s like a double dose.

For example, although I haven’t had a 9-to-5 job in decades, I usually took weekends off. Yet, last Friday I was convinced it was Tuesday and I worked right through Saturday and Sunday.

My routine of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday… has given way to Numbday Snoozeday, When-is-today, Blursday Fried-day, Sat-there-day, and my day of rest, Stun-day

There’s No Vacation From Our Overwhelm

With ADHD, this overwhelm can be constant. Even when lying on a beach, drink in hand. By all appearances at peace. Our mind is still racing, worrying, planning, fretting, wanting to do something. Restless, jumpy, bored, lost in spirals of thought…It never fully goes away. But it is not all bad news either.

Like many folks with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, I credit it for some of my strong suits and successes. Especially once I knew what was going on.

Knowing Makes a Difference

A proper diagnosis is a gift. Finally understanding the cause, and finding the right tools to reduce your particular challenges. For me, that involved new habits. Changes in diet, practicing yoga, exercising, mindfulness, organizing tools, and at times, medication. Far more effective than paying a lot of money to fret under a tropical umbrella with a cold drink.

The Catch 22 is that building new habits takes time. Try sticking to anything that’s demands long-term commitment when you have ADHD!

“ADHD Is Not Real“

I have made progress when someone says ADHD isn’t real. For example, with great practice I have mastered the ability to smile and nod at an ‘Amateur Expert’. I don’t defend or attack.

In the early days, I would offer a thoughtful ‘Hmmmm,’ which hid the sound of me grinding my teeth. While I’m grinding my teeth, they might continue, ‘Everyone has bad days. Even I lose my keys.’ I then ask the person my three questions

Amateur Experts will admit that they have no idea what the rates of ADHD are, or if they are in fact rising. It’s especially confronting when I follow up with questions about the 18 core symptoms of ADHD, or the main subtypes.

I will explain that yes, the number of adults being diagnosed is rising. But it’s still far less than the estimated 25% of adults who actually have this disorder.

And what makes it a disorder? When it’s negatively affecting someone’s life. Sabotaging goals, relationships, career, finances, parenting. This puts us at a much higher risk of Depression, Anxiety, Learning Disorders, and high-risk behaviours.

The ‘Amateur Experts’ never admit outright, ‘I have no idea.’ When asked to back up their ‘knowledge’ with some actual facts and figures, they deflect, ‘Well, everyone knows, I mean, just look around you’, at which point I look around me, and seeing nothing, shrug, and offer the facts… A veritable flood of them. Which, I used to believe, naively, would make a difference. Oh, what a fool I was.

Statistics! Facts! The Truth About ADHD!

You would have been proud of me expounding, ‘Actually, the rates of ADHD have stayed the same for decades. Even as we’ve added more sugar in our diet, and started playing video games, the rate is the same as it was before the internet. It’s actually the same in societies that have almost no internet, no video games, and no mobile devices…’

They grow silent. They nod. They look thoughtful.

‘Aha!’ I think, ‘They are pondering my facts. My vast knowledge has opened their minds. They are reassessing the nonsense they believed and now realize how misinformed they were. ’

Fat chance, Rick!

They were actually thinking, ‘What does he know? He’s probably being paid by some drug company. He’s a comedian for cripes sake! How do I get away from him?’

That is why I don’t go into my information spewing mode any more. I explain my much better strategy in our video, Facing The World, but basically, I now respond with, ‘That is EXACTLY what I used to think! But then I learned….’ After sharing a surprising fact or two, I wait for them to ask questions. Which they almost inevitably do.

Asking them questions helps them recognize that they don’t have all the answers.

Understanding ADHD is Critical

It’s difficult to stifle the surge of outrage when I hear people spouting the same old nonsense, but then I bought into those myths before I was diagnosed. Being positive and inclusive, ‘That is EXACTLY what I used to think! ’ has proven to be a very effective response.

It is not easy to stay calm. People are dying from undiagnosed and untreated ADHD… From car accidents, self-medicating with drugs and booze, or by suicide from feeling like nothing but a failure.

You could argue that people who casually announce that ADHD is not real are partly responsible for those deaths. Because of these perpetuated myths and lies, millions of people who could be getting help are left feeling unsure. They wonder if maybe it really is just a character flaw – ‘Maybe I am stupid, lazy, week, broken, irresponsible, uncaring, looking for an excuse…’ ARRRGGHHH!!!!!

Sorry. It makes me angry.

We All Struggle With These Issues – Sometimes

No doubt many well-meaning people who quip, ‘Everyone has ADHD these days,’ mean that we are all dealing with increasing levels of stress. We’re all coping with more and more, and struggling to manage our commitments. Many folks think that’s what people with ADHD are experiencing.

No. Not really.

Adults and kids with ADHD are NOT coping. Rarely have been. That’s what makes it a disorder.

People with ADHD are NOT managing their schedules.

We are NOT approaching the point of overwhelm. We are already overwhelmed.

Even sprawled on that beach vacation, we can feel overwhelmed. We’re sipping the Pina Colada, but not really tasting it. Lost in thought about what we’ve left undone, what’s awaiting us, how far behind we are…

I know, I know, I’m generalizing. Obviously, this isn’t the case for everyone with ADHD.

My ADHD Is Not Your ADHD

There’s a spectrum, from very severe to mild. I’ve been told I’m not severe. The term is High-Functioning. As well, many of us have the Restlessness / Hyperactivity and Impulsivity, some do not.

I have done a lot of work to manage my mind since getting the diagnosis. And that has made it far less of a problem for me.

For example, medication used to be a deal-breaker for me. But without it, I struggled. For a while, I relied mostly on caffeine. I only took a pill on the most hectic days, when I had a lot scheduled. A bit like my son with his Asthma Inhaler: Use As Needed.

When it felt like what the world is throwing at me was too much, I started taking medication again. The fact that my wife and I weaned ourselves off caffeine a few months ago was a factor in choosing to start medication again. If I am going to use a stimulant, I want a specific dose, the minimum I need. The amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee can vary wildly.

So, is there a Pandemic of ADHD? No, but a LOT of people are struggling.

ADHD isn’t something you catch, or develop, or fall into. This is driven by our genes. But with everyone’s lives crammed with more to do, manage, and fret about, many people are experiencing the kind of overwhelm, confusion, forgetfulness, that those of us with ADHD live with 24/7.

P.S. – Wondering if you actually have ADHD? Try our quiz, it’s a great place to start.

ADHD in adults - treatment, symptoms, diagnosis

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Treatment of ADHD in adults

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Individual approach

Each patient has his own doctor - a neurologist. He knows everything about the patient and his disease, if necessary, he can make adjustments to the course of treatment at any stage. The main thing is the result. At the end of the course of treatment, individually developed recommendations are issued.

Treatment is always a complex

Taking into account the variant of the course, the age of the patient, the severity of manifestations, the most appropriate methods and their combinations are selected: (BOS).

In everyday life, ADHD patients are not recommended to engage in those sports that involve a competitive nature and have a pronounced emotional component, for example, martial arts, team games. Useful jogging, swimming (non-competitive), cycling, skiing.

To improve the psychological and emotional state, reduce anxiety, overcome depression, sleep disorders, various methods of psychotherapy are used. The choice of a technique suitable for a particular patient is carried out by a psychologist or psychotherapist.

Relaxation techniques: special relaxation massages, relaxation sessions, medical treatment.
Cognitive training is used for attention deficit. Acupuncture (IRT) is traditionally used to restore the regulation of many organs, including the brain.

Innovative techniques

Translingual neurostimulation (TLNS) is an effect on the brain through the stimulation of tongue receptors. This is an advanced innovative technique, most effectively used in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, and as we know, ADHD belongs to such diseases. The use of TLNS allows you to restore the regulation of excitation-inhibition processes in a short time, which ultimately leads to an improvement in the course of ADHD, the best psychological and motor correction. In addition, TLNS has a positive effect on cognitive functions, such as concentration and memory, improves sleep, allowing the body to restore its neurotransmitter stores and have a good rest.

Continuity and recurrence

ADHD has a favorable course when properly treated. It is important to maintain the results achieved. To do this, at discharge, we give detailed individually developed recommendations. As long as there is any residual symptomatology, courses of treatment should be repeated, as a rule, 2-3 times a year.

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Attention deficit disorder in adults

ADHD is a childhood-onset neurological behavioral disorder characterized by difficulty concentrating and maintaining attention, excessive motor activity (hyperactivity) and incontinence (impulsivity).

In recent years, the frequency of ADHD has increased, including among adults. It used to be thought that by adolescence, the symptoms of ADHD would significantly lessen or go away. However, now these ideas have changed: in 30-70% of cases, ADHD persists into adulthood. Most often this is due to insufficiently effective treatment in childhood.

More about ADHD

All processes occurring in the nervous system are based on two oppositely directed mechanisms: excitation and inhibition. Normally they are balanced. However, the formation of the nervous system does not occur immediately after birth. The brain is mainly formed before the age of 8 years, but finally only by the age of 25. Therefore, in children, arousal and inhibition often get out of control, in some cases leading to ADHD. Over time, the brain matures and the symptoms of ADHD improve or go away on their own. But even in an adult, cognitive, behavioral, and motor
disorders resulting from ADHD. That is why the prevalence of ADHD in adults, although it has increased in recent years, still remains much less than in children.

In general, the manifestations in children and adults do not differ, but there are features.

First, if a child does not have ADHD, then an adult will not develop this disease. Therefore, ADHD in adults is not a separate disease, but disorders that have persisted since childhood.

Secondly, in adults, attention disorders prevail over manifestations of hyperactivity. It is difficult for such people to concentrate and maintain attention, so many activities that require concentration may not be available to them. Hyperactivity can be manifested by restlessness, so sedentary sedentary work is not suitable for them.
Impulsivity can be manifested by conflicts in the family and at work.

And thirdly, the presence of ADHD in adulthood requires careful examination to exclude other disorders, incl. mental illness.

Manifestations of ADHD depend on the course of the disease.

Types of ADHD in adults

With a predominance of attention deficit disorder (deficit)

With a predominance of hyperactivity

Mixed ADHD

Symptoms of ADHD in adults

Symptoms of inattention (adults have at least 5 symptoms for at least 6 months):

Inability to pay attention to details, inattention errors
Inability to maintain long attention span Often adds up
Inability to follow instructions, algorithms, for example, to fulfill conditions tasks
Resistance to getting involved in tasks, avoiding or active resistance
Frequent loss of things, especially those necessary to complete tasks
Easy distractibility to extraneous stimuli or thoughts (“hovering” thoughts)
Routine forgetfulness (errands, chores, being late)

Symptoms of hyperactivity (in adults, at least 5 symptoms for at least 6 months):

Constant movements in the hands, feet, fidgeting in a chair
Getting up from a place
Inability to sit still
Inability to pass time calmly
Constantly in motion, as if “wound up”, as if “attached a motor”
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Answers a question without listening to the question itself
Difficulty waiting in line
permissions.

These symptoms must reach a degree of severity that interferes with learning, communication, work. They should be observed both at home and in other places (at work, at a party, etc.). They should be noticed not only by relatives, but also by those around them.

An additional examination may be required to clarify the diagnosis and exclude other diseases that have similar symptoms:

EEG (electroencephalography)
Doppler ultrasonography0101
Evoked potential (EP) method
Psychotherapist's consultation
Brain MRI
Psychiatrist's consultation (if indicated)

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– ADHD CR (expanded complex)
– Cognition CS (standard complex)
– Cognition CR (expanded complex)

– Psychotherapy ind. COP (complex standard)
– Psychotherapy ind. CR (advanced complex)

Comparative table of all programs

Great and Terrible ADHD.

"Hyperactive child" and that says it all?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are words that almost every parent already knows. This diagnosis is able to explain almost any behavior that is inconvenient for society. But is everything so simple? And is the percentage of children who really have ADHD so high? How to distinguish them from just active kids who are bored in the classroom in a banal way? Let's try to figure it out.

Attention deficit disorder does not mean a lack, a lack of attention in relation to the child. We are talking about the lack of attention of the child himself, about his own problems with concentration. Not vice versa. The word hyperactivity alludes to excessive activity that goes beyond the norm. And here it is immediately worth noting that ADHD is a medical diagnosis. Only specialists in a certain field have the right to put it: neuropsychologists, psychoneurologists, neuropathologists and psychiatrists. This area does not include psychologists from standard educational institutions. The maximum that a psychologist in a kindergarten or school can do is to assume the presence of a diagnosis and recommend contacting specialists of the required profile.

Today, almost all experts note the overdiagnosis of ADHD. This means that the majority of children whose parents/psychologists/teachers self-diagnose ADHD do not have such a diagnosis at all. And their behavior is largely due to the elementary unbearable demands of adults, tight schedules, overload, and the impact of traumatic situations.

So, the first conclusion: before labeling a child, you should take him to those who can really find grounds for making a diagnosis. The examination should include EEG, EchoEg, long-term observation of the child, Doppler examination of the vessels of the head and neck. Only after the specialist (and even better, if there are several of them) makes their verdict, you can think about a further strategy of action.

When should you think about ADHD?

The main signs by which it is usually possible to identify a suspicion of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are as follows: impulsive, chaotic nature of movements. Sudden mood swings, outbursts of anger. The child will clearly show signs of motor restlessness: he constantly fidgets, drums his fingers, cannot sit still. Being carried away by a new business, he is simply not able to bring it to the end. Even if the beginning was full of enthusiasm. Doesn't listen when spoken to. Inconsistent. Avoids mental effort. Has difficulty concentrating, cannot stand long pauses.

If most of the above signs appear before the age of seven, it can be assumed that the child is hyperactive.

It is very important to understand here: ADHD cannot appear suddenly. If yesterday your child showed himself in a completely different way, there is no constancy in his behavior, and much depends simply on conditions and mood, then we are talking about problems in a completely different area. Signs of ADHD, which are based on problems of physiological origin, can be seen as early as the age of three years. Increased muscle tone in infancy, constant sleep problems, extreme sensitivity, excessive mobility and excitability.

Already by the age of four, you can see that the child's concentration of attention is noticeably reduced, he is not able to focus on one type of activity, his movements are chaotic and impulsive. If we are talking about a child diagnosed with ADHD, then all of the above properties will increase gradually, and by the age of seven will become a solid component of your baby's characteristics.

The second conclusion to be drawn is that all symptoms must be permanent for a really long time. They should appear in any situation.

If the diagnosis is still confirmed

Children with ADHD often seem absolutely unbearable. They cannot behave normally in the lesson, they are not able to listen to the teacher's speech to the end. They constantly interrupt even when they are really interested in listening. They do not remember the time at all, do not follow the rules, get distracted, make noise, cannot control their emotions.

Very quickly, their behavior forces adults to tighten the educational process even more. Teachers complain and demand an increased level of discipline from the child. Parents are unhappy and only increase the pressure. As a result, all this can lead to is an increase in the child's symptoms, to which will be added a constant increased level of anxiety and a feeling of complete failure. They begin to scold the child where they really need help.

The problems of children with ADHD go much deeper than just the inability to maintain attention for a long amount of time. They can't help being distracted, they can't plan, they can't create an intention, a plan that will allow them to prepare for what comes next. All this is due to their physiology. These children have three areas of the brain that are less active than they should be. And it is these areas that are extremely important for self-control, the ability to stop in time, restrain yourself, plan your actions, set goals and systematically go towards them.

An important conclusion at number three is that the problems of a child with ADHD are, first of all, problems of the peculiarities of his physiology. His behavior cannot be subject to self-regulation. Almost any remarks, disciplinary measures and other "pedagogical" methods of influence are not only ineffective, but also harmful.

What can help consist of?

First, a clear daily routine. It is he who is the very first recommendation for such children. Thoughtful nutrition, sufficient time for sleep and rest, walks in the fresh air are very important here. Scheduled life has consistency, a sense of security, and predictability. This is exactly what will help the child to better understand the boundaries in the future and help him be able to stop. Here I really want to warn parents against an overly strict approach, which will resemble the barracks daily routine. Try to arrange the life of your child so that he does not experience the feeling of constant compulsion. Even the most strict schedule can be comfortable, taking into account not only the needs of the physical body, but also the desires of the child. Hang a beautiful timetable in several places in your apartment so that everyone remembers their plans exactly.

The second advice comes down to being attentive to the loads. Try not to overload the child, monitor his condition. All classes should end before the baby starts to get tired. It is very difficult for him to switch his attention, and therefore an excellent workout will be the alternation of calm and active activities.

A child with ADHD has a very hard time stopping himself. Self-control and will are hard for him, and therefore it will be very cool to warn him about the end of a particular process. Especially when it comes to an activity in which the child is completely and with interest immersed. Set a timer, remind 20-15-10-5 minutes in advance that the process is coming to an end. Thus, you can create the most smooth transition to the moment when he has to click on "stop". Ideally, if the timer also has sound.

I recommend a very funny and cute option: Mioshi Active Funny Cockerel interactive toy. With it, you can set a certain time after which the rooster will begin to crow. Or a classic clock with a timer that can be attached to the wall: a plastic wall clock with a timer. Very often, parents of ADHD children use a reward system, giving the child a nice bonus as a reward for the work done. This system can help with problems associated with reduced or almost absent motivation in a child. It is very convenient to buy ready-made sets. There are a great many of them now, with any characters and themes. Excellent, beautiful options: stickers for encouragement "Asterisks", encouraging stickers for home and kindergarten "My little pony", "Motivator. Poster with reusable stickers»

You should not overdo it with physical activity, assuming that the child will throw out excess energy, and then just go to bed calmly. Instead of a calm and tired child, you will get the same hyperactive, but now tortured baby. Overexertion will not go anywhere, just physical fatigue will be added to it. The best sports for children with ADHD are activities that offer a lot of freedom and a lot of fun. You should not forcibly drag a child to the karate section. Take him to a place where, in addition to physical activity, he will feel the pleasure of classes.

Remember, ADHD is not a death sentence. This is just a diagnosis that is given to your child only so that you can help him in time. We began to better understand the features of its interaction.

Children with ADHD have no desire to annoy everyone. Believe me, absolutely everyone wants their parents to be proud of them. It’s just that the body with this diagnosis is designed in such a way that it requires a special approach. And if there is no such approach, then a person at the physical level cannot cope with this or that task.

No matter how much effort we spend, we cannot turn a hyperactive child into a balanced child with our demands and discontent alone. Just as we ourselves cannot become different people in a second: change temperament, turn from closed introverts into open, sociable people, stop being afraid “at a click” and simply change certain “settings” given to us by nature itself.

“It is necessary to strictly separate the actions of the child from his personality. Deeds and misdeeds can be condemned, a person is unconditionally accepted. The words of Ekaterina Murashova, which should be remembered by everyone. By the way, her book Mattress Kids and Disaster Kids can make it much easier to understand the most comfortable style of interaction with a hyperactive child.

Despite the fact that ADHD is a medical diagnosis, medication is recommended only in a number of cases. For the most part, the child only needs special interaction tactics, regimen tracking and behavioral therapy. Children with ADHD can do well in school. Moreover, they are often much more intelligent than their peers. These kids have great imaginations. And even their increased activity can be beneficial. It is important for the parents of these children to understand: for the most part, this phenomenon is not due to excessive activity of the nervous system, but, on the contrary, its lack. And it is this lack that makes them "turn off", get tired of intellectual loads too quickly.

Children with ADHD are also distinguished by forgetfulness. They often lose, forget not only small, but also large things. And for this moment, it is also worth preparing not only yourself, but also the child. It’s easier to immediately buy a large amount of stationery so that the child does not have any problems with this at school. Additional pens, notebooks, pencils should always be in his briefcase. It is hardly worth giving an additional briefcase with you, but buying another spare is quite possible.

To satisfy the sensory deficit, reduce the level of motor activity, it would be great to provide the child with various anti-stress toys for hands. Now there are a great many of them. Starting from spinners and ending with a whole series of incredibly pleasant to the touch toys made of ultra-soft materials. Some of the most popular sets are the Smooshy Mushy series and various M-M-Mushy hand toys made of very light polymer. In the collection of the latter, you can find very nice chocolates, fruits, figures of heroes for every taste.

Take them on the road, put them in your pocket, backpack, bag. In any situation where the child has to sit still for a long time, you will need to calm your hands, satisfy your "tactile hunger". Such toys are very good at helping to relieve anxiety, reduce the level of motor anxiety. There are a million benefits and pleasures from them.

Classes on special balancing discs and fitballs on an ongoing basis train the vestibular apparatus and stimulate the functions of the cerebellum responsible for balance. Taken together, such activities help to more easily analyze the incoming sensory information, that is, it will be much easier for the child not only to feel in space, but also to maintain concentration. Discs can be made of different materials, have an uneven needle coating on top, and be of different sizes. Ideal when you have several different pieces, for example: balance disc, balance platform, balance board. All of them provide excellent, high-quality work of the muscles of the body.

Gymnastic balls can be either with a smooth surface or with a massage needle surface. Totally different sizes and colors. You can practice them both in the morning, before the start of the day, and in the evening to calm the child and bring his condition to a comfortable, smooth relaxation before falling asleep.

The resources of the human body are enormous. They can make up for an incredible amount of things. But the environment for this should help, not interfere. Each person, and even more so each child, requires an individual approach. There is always something that makes you very different from the rest. And this “something” always requires attention, special treatment. The main task of parents and teachers is to stop neuroticizing children with their expectations.