ADHD may accompany a child for life. Doctors usually think that the phenomenon of distraction will disappear as children grow up, but in fact, the influence of ADHD goes far beyond childhood. Recent studies have found that 40-80% of ADHD children still have various symptoms after entering adolescence, and 50% will continue to develop into adulthood. Of course, with the increase of age, its symptoms also have different changes. A 20-year-old may no longer fidget, but he still can't concentrate on finishing a class or a lengthy desk job. Generally speaking, external ADHD seems to have disappeared (or evolved into other popular behaviors such as physical exercise or sports), replaced by more and more serious carelessness with age. And the inherent genetic phenomenon still exists. A recent survey found that parents with ADHD children are 24 times more likely to have similar situations than parents without ADHD children.
Tip: How to help "active" children
1 to help children concentrate. Pay attention to children's favorite things, play games with him, stimulate children's interest in learning, and make his attention longer. For example, if a child likes painting, you should give him enough space and even paint with him.
2. Enrich children's life content. Parents try their best to arrange their children's life in a colorful way, so that children have the opportunity to vent their excess energy. For example, let him take part in appropriate sports, such as balance beam and trampoline.
3. Avoid food containing lead. Lead poisoning is one of the causes of ADHD. Children can't eat food containing lead, such as preserved eggs and popcorn. Don't use aluminum tableware for children.
4. Encourage children and reduce their stress. Give the child appropriate encouragement and affirmation, and let him learn to persist. Don't call him a "silly boy" just because he can't count and play the piano. Don't put pressure on your child, let him grow up easily.
5. Don't quarrel in front of children. Bad relationship between parents is also one of the causes of ADHD. To set a good example for children, teaching them to be impulsive and noisy is not the solution.