With the increasing technology, sedentary lifestyle, and scarcity of time, people don’t have time for each other, leading to many physical, mental, and neurological disorders. The most affected by these conditions are children as parents don’t have time for them. Children sometimes have to stay alone, which leads to many issues; a prevalent disorder affecting the children these days is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or often referred to as ADD).
ADHD is a chronic disease characterized by trouble paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This illness generally starts in infancy and can last into adulthood. It can lead to low self-esteem, strained relationships, and academic or professional difficulties.
Looking at the statistics, you would be shocked to know that about 61 million children in the US that are 9.4% aged between 2 to 17 have ADHD; further analysis shows
- 388,000 (2.4%) Of Young Children Aged Between 2 To 5 Years
- 2.4 Million (9.6%) Of School-age Children Aged Between 6 To 11 Years
- 3.3 Million (13.6%) Of Adolescents Aged Between 12 To 17 Years.
Surprisingly researchers have also found that ADHD is more common among boys than girls, which though is quite shocking but is true.
Symptoms And Diagnosis
There are quite a few symptoms that can quickly help you to diagnose ADHD. The symptoms common in toddlers are:
- High Activity Levels
- Difficulty In Remaining Still For An Extended Period
- Limited Attention Spans
What distinguishes children with ADHD from other children is that their hyperactivity and inattention are easily detectable and rise with age, causing anxiety and difficulties not just for them but also for their families, schools, and friends.
ADHD is usually diagnosed based on symptoms of the past six months. ADHD is basically of two types.
Inattentive Type- 6 (Or 5 For People Over 17 Years)Â
- Inattentive to details or makes careless mistakes in school or job tasks.
- Has problems staying focused on tasks or activities such as during lectures, conversations, or land readings.
- Avoid listening to anyone (they seem to be zoned out).
- Does not follow through with instructions and has incomplete schoolwork, chores, or job duties.
- Has issues with mission and job organization (for example, does not manage time well, has messy, disorganized work, misses deadlines).
- They don’t like work that needs mental effort, such as preparing reports and completing forms.
- School documents, books, keys, wallet, mobile phone, and eyeglasses are among the objects that are often misplaced.
- Is easily distracted
- Daily activities, such as errands, are neglected. Teens are susceptible to forgetting things like returning phone calls, paying bills, and holding appointments.
