Does your child have trouble sitting still or paying attention? You may have been told that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may be the cause.
Any child can have depression, anxiety, or learning problems. These problems can exist along with ADHD. Or they can occur by themselves. The likely cause of a child's symptoms can only be found by careful evaluation.
Many tools are used to diagnose ADHD in a child. Parents, family, and teachers will be asked to describe your child's behavior. Healthcare providers and educators will observe and test your child. This process can also help rule out other problems.
In many cases, medicine is part of a child's treatment plan. These medicines give a steady supply of the chemicals needed to send and receive messages within the brain.
A child with ADHD often acts up and tunes out. But you can show your child new ways to react to the world. This process takes time and practice.
Taking care of a child with ADHD might cause other relationships in the household to suffer. This doesn't have to happen. Each member of the family can help build lasting bonds. That way, life can get better for everyone.
One of the best ways to help your child is by learning about ADHD.
Learn what to look for in your child that may signal autism, and the best times to have your child screened by a healthcare provider.
Children with autism have trouble relating to others. They may not respond to social cues such as smiles or eye contact. They may also dislike being held or cuddled. They may be slow learning to talk. Many children with autism can thrive with early help.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of disorders in which a child's brain doesn't develop normally. Autism or autistic disorder is the most severe form of ASD. Symptoms often appear before age 3 and persist throughout the child's lifetime. These symptoms can vary widely and may be mild or severe.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy for children with autism. During the therapy, good behaviors and social responses are rewarded. Problem behaviors are ignored. Over time, this can create a change in behavior and social skills for your child.
Having a child with autism spectrum disorder can be hard on the entire family. That's why it's so important to have a good support system in place. Read on to learn more.
Your child has been diagnosed with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). A child with DMDD is very irritable and angry most of the time.
Fussiness with irritable behavior is common among children. It is most likely a reaction to some change in the child's environment. Sometimes, though, fussy behavior is an early sign of a physical illness.
Personality disorder means a pattern of thinking, feeling, or behaving that is rigid and inflexible.
