Unknown to the absolute majority a few decades ago, the phrase "hyperactive child" is constantly on hearing. He is used on the case, and without, attributing such a diagnosis to all children with high activity and mobility. This approach is fundamentally wrong, since hyperactivity is not just a behavioral model, but a whole syndrome that needs competent and qualified treatment. Like all other syndromes and diseases, hyperactivity in children is manifested by a number of symptoms and signs.
It should be remembered that the issue of diagnosing is not a matter of one day. It can be approved only by a few specialists in a comprehensive manner, as the causes of hyperactivity in children can be covered in various fields. So, for example, among the factors influencing the occurrence of hyperactive behavior of a child, there are:
- hereditary predisposition;
- biological factors: birth trauma, mother's illnesses during pregnancy, leading to organic disabilities of the child's brain, etc .;
- socio-psychological factors: an unfavorable atmosphere in the family, an incorrect line of upbringing, alcoholism of parents.
In addition, the activity and insatiability of the child in itself does not indicate the presence of the syndrome. To suspect an abnormal situation is possible and necessary only if the child has several signs of hyperactivity (more than half of the ones listed below), but this is not an indicator, since some or other characteristics of hyperactive children can simply be inherent in a certain age as a temporary phenomenon.
So, what does "hyperactive child" mean?
Hyperactive child - symptoms
How to recognize a hyperactive child, we offer you a list of symptoms:
- frequent and rapid movements of hands and feet, which occur when the child is worried or in a state of emotional arousal;
- the child can not sit in one place, constantly jumps up, constantly runs around;
- a child can not participate in quiet, monotonous games;
- the child is constantly moving and is active, it is almost impossible to put him to sleep, both at night and in the day;
- at lessons and lessons he jumps up and constantly makes noise, disturbing others;
- answers questions without waiting for them to end;
- constantly interferes in the conversations and activities of others.
Thus, we see how hyperactivity manifests in children - in a constant, uninterrupted movement and activity. And this activity is pointless and disorderly - it can not bring anything to completion, switching from one case to another. In addition, such children are uninformed - they do not show much interest
As a rule, the presence of the syndrome begins to speak at the age of 5-6 years, the earlier application of methods for detecting hyperactivity in children is simply not informative. The most pronounced symptoms are manifested at the beginning of schooling - these first-graders have difficulty adapting, they physically can not sit at the desk for the proper time, interfering with others. This affects negatively the training, as well as the psychological state.
Hyperactivity needs complex treatment and correction , as it can also lead to neuroses, depressions and fears, among other things. First you need to find out the reason for this behavior, and then connect the medication, teachers, psychologists and speech therapists. Also, the treatment of hyperactivity requires the direct involvement of parents and the immediate environment.