What does ADHD stand for? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
Behavior Problems for the ADHD Child Your child will do things on impulsiveness.
For example, he or she will hit someone when the other person was telling a funny joke.
The child gets excited and cannot help his/her impulsiveness.
Your child most likely does not listen to his/her teacher.
He or she causes disturbances as he/she is not paying attention.
Your child fidgets and moves around a lot.
Your ADHD child seems to constantly be moving around and unable to focus on the task at hand.
Your child may have a bad temper.
Your child may seem to get upset very easily.
What Can Be Done to Help Your ADHD Child Your child can go on medication prescribed by your pediatrician.
Be sure to give an accurate health history as the drugs prescribed may not be good for the child's heart.
Studies have shown that the medications cause the child to lose one half inch per year of height growth.
Your child may suffer from some of the medication side effects which include dry mouth, not hungry, a very hard time falling asleep, and a zombie-like state.
Alternative to Medication for the ADHD Child Your child can function if he/she goes on a special diet that is very healthy for just about any person.
The food is high protein, complex carbohydrates and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Your child must stay away from certain foods.
Add exercise into your child's daily routine and include nature time.
Organize your home and teach your child how to organize for him or herself.
What Will Happen Once Your ADHD Child is Treated You will notice the impulsiveness start to diminish.
Your child will be much calmer.
Your child will be able to focus on a task.
Your child's grades most likely will improve.
Your child will get into much less trouble at school.
Your child's temper will calm down.
Summary All of the behavior problems listed above can be treated with medication or the alternative diet, exercise, nature walks and organization.