One of our specialists talks about this condition that approximately 17% of people in Colombia live with, one of the highest figures worldwide.
He attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) It is a diagnosis of a difficulty in neurodevelopment. It usually presents a higher prevalence in boys than in girls and its diagnosis usually occurs during childhood.
Causes
There is no specific cause; however, the greatest difficulties are evident during a biological process. I can’t tell you, specifically, why the mother took drugs, because she had bacteria during pregnancy or other reasons. There are several causes that make this type of diagnosis develop more easily or more prevalent.
Characteristics
They are divided into three parts:
- Inattentionare difficulties for attentional processes.
- Difficulties around impulse controlsare very quick reactions to questions or situations.
- Hyperactivitythey have a hard time staying seated, they run from one side to the other.
Diagnosis
Usually the diagnosis is made by a psychiatrist; However, when we present or demonstrate some specific characteristics in children, such as having a hard time stay still, respond quickly to different situations or are easily distractedmost likely we should go to the specialist so that he can check if there is suddenly any difficulty related to this type of disorder.
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Are there subtypes of ADHD?
There are no subtypes of ADHD, but Some may have greater difficulties regarding relationships with their own diagnosis, taking into account their individual differences whether it is easier or more difficult.
How to interact and treat someone with this condition?
A child who has ADHD must be treated with a lot of love and patience, that is the most important part, being able to recognize that he has a difficulty, but that it is not your diagnosis and that with it you can begin to enhance your abilities.
If I identify that he has difficulty paying attention, what I should do is look for tools that allow that attention to be concentrated much easier, for example, many of us learn visually, others auditorily, others find it much easier transcribing, then being able to identify which method works best with them and strengthen their difficulties.
Does ADHD have a cure?
There is no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)but you learn to live in a much friendlier way with the diagnosis.
Which is the treatment?
The treatment that a person diagnosed with ADHD should have must be interdisciplinarythat is, since it is going to present social difficulties, it is very important to Psychological Support; You will also have difficulties in attentional processes and there the t works a lot.occupational therapy, speech therapy.
It is also important physical therapyWhen we do activities of daily living such as walking, running, when we are trying to socialize in different environments and join a basketball or volleyball game, we require a lot of attention, so strengthening these areas in children with this condition It will help to have an effective treatment.
According to the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics ‘Healthy Children’ (2019), studies show that about 80% of children with ADHD who are treated with stimulant medications greatly improve their ability to pay attention, calm down, and have more self-control.
Medications do not cure ADHD, but They act on two brain chemicals that affect a person’s attention and concentration: dopamine and norepinephrine.. The type of medication and dosage should be formulated by the psychiatrist, reports Nemours Children’s, one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the United States (2018).