How To Manage ADHD And Support Your Child Effectively
Apr 08, 2021, 2:28 pm - 3:30 pm
Kids on the Autism Spectrum can often get mistaken as Kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder commonly known as ADHD. This is due to certain characteristics that are common to both such as hyperactivity and restlessness. However, there are some differentiators that set autism and ADHD apart in certain ways
Bringing up a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD comes with its own challenges. There are no hard and fast rules, as ADHD can have different degrees of severity and symptoms. However, children can benefit from person-centered or tailor-made approaches.
ADHD can cause a child to have poor impulse control, which can lead to challenging or inappropriate behaviors. But an important step for parents is to accept that ADHD simply represents a functional difference in the brain. It does not mean that their child cannot learn right from wrong, but that they may need to find other ways to support their child in developing positive behavior.
Parents will need to adapt their own ways of interacting with the child. This includes speech, gestures, emotional language, and the physical environment.
For a child with ADHD, consistency is vital. By using a supportive and structured approach, challenging behaviors can be limited, and the child can flourish.
Learn how to manage ADHD and support your child effectively from parentune Expert, Child and Family Psychiatrist Dr Vidya Ganapathy in this live parentune workshop. Register now and ask all your questions in this parentune workshop.
Dr. Vidya Ganapathy, Child and Family Psychiatrist
Dr. Vidya has 15 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. Her special area of expertise include extensive experience in designing and implementing individualised intervention plans for children with ADHD.
| Apr 08, 2021
My son is 4year old , he spoke late and . Started talking after 3. 5 years so my paediatrician recommended a speech therapist ...after having numerous sessions with her my son started talking but in addition he was diagnosed with ADHD, this is absolutely a new thing for me, He has zero attention span and is very hyperactive.. Please help.
| Apr 08, 2021
My child could not speak till the age of 3yrs, He has ADHD, he use run away in free space whenever someone call him by name, he speaks only one or two words,he can hear perfectly but, he cant understand what we are saying. I am taking to speach therapy also but its not helping. what should i do to make him talk, pls help
| Apr 08, 2021
My second son is mildly autistic and has ADHD. Finding schools for him is the biggest challenge for us. Since he is border line autistic, our doctor says he should be put in normal school or inclusive school or Montessori schools. I've put him pre kg and lkg for 2 yrs each. Please help.
| Apr 08, 2021
Meri 3 and a half years ki beti hai. Uski language bilkul bhi clear nahi hai. Woh apne hi kuch naye shabd bolti hai jo humein samajh nahi aatey. Usey baat samjhane mai bhi dikkat hai. Kya yeh uske age ke hisab se normal hai ya humein expert ko dikhana chahiye
| Apr 08, 2021
My son who is 4 years old has been diagnosed with ADHD . He doesn't like taking turns. Sometimes it gets embarassing as he doens't let other children play on swings and pushes them if they don't listen. Their parents don't understand about ADHD and it can't be explained to them as it would mean demeaning my child .But if I don't take him to park he gets restless. What can be done to deal with this issue?
| Apr 08, 2021
Hello Doctor ! Good Afternoon. My niece is 9 years old last year joined special education school but Unfortunately due to current situation schools are closed but I want her to teach something at home.. I want to teach her spellings. she so far knows only ABC and counting till 10.. How can I teach her please give me some suggestions. Thanks in advance..
| Apr 08, 2021
"My nephew is 3 years old. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He is just not interested in paying attention to any of the activities planned by his mother. He would just look here and there or on the roof. What can be done so that he participates in the activity? He doesn't respond to his name and also only rarely makes an eye contact. "
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