Title : ADHD in children - Physical and psychological effects
Abstract:
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder which is popularly known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental illnesses affecting children. The effects of ADHD are known to affect a person in many areas of their life, including academic and professional success, relationships with people, and daily life activities. Inability to maintain focus, excessive movement that is inappropriate for that current environment, and impulsivity are all signs of ADHD. The three different forms of ADHD are: presentation that was primarily unfocused, primarily impulsive/hyperactive behavior displayed, and combinational presentation. The existence of enduring symptoms that have developed over time and have been apparent over the previous six months is the basis for a diagnosis. The unfocused type refers to people who have trouble paying attention to a certain task for a long period of time and they are usually disorganized. The hyperactive type refers to people with too much energy that they are usually unable to remain motionless, have high levels of energy, and are chatty people. Lastly, the combinational type refers to people who are both the hyperactive and the unfocused type. There are some psychological effects of ADHD in children which also lead to physical effects. Such as shortness of attention span, leads to children acting younger than
their actual age. They have difficulty growing up mentally. They struggle with listening for a long amount of time. They have a hard time finishing their current work before trying to do another activity. Also, hyperactivity leads children to have sleeping problems. As toddlers, they tend to start to walk earlier than other children. Plus, they tend to be curious and create dangerous situations for themselves. In general ADHD children have a problem controlling themselves. They have a hard time controlling their energies and obeying other people. They usually act without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Although the precise causes of ADHD have not yet been determined by science, many scientists believe it could be
genetics. Lastly, there is proof that the brains of children with ADHD are anatomically different from those of children without the disorder.
Keywords: ADHD, Children, Hyperactivity, Attention, Psychology
