Posts Tagged ‘adhd children’

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    How To Tackle Low Self-Esteem In ADHD Children
    Self-esteem refers to having self-value that is all about feeling worthy of our achievements and character. It means to have confidence and respect for oneself and accepting the fact that “Even I can achieve what I want to”. This should not be misunderstood in the sense that having a high self-esteem means being rude and having a feeling of being the best over others. Self-esteem affects the way in which we see ourselves among others and how much do we value our strengths. It is required, as it makes children proud of what they can achieve and what they actually are. Self-esteem in children: Makes them believe in their capabilities. Gives courage to accept new challenges. Makes them to respect themselves so that others can respect them. Some people tend to have high self-esteem, while some have a low self-esteem. If you have  [...]
    Posted at November 30th, 2009
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    How Do I Tackle ADHD Children As A Primary Teacher
    A child with ADHD, in a primary school, tends to talk too much, fidgets frequently, might never be still on his/her seat, cannot await his/her turn to do something, and finds it difficult to concentrate in the classroom. Further, he/she refuses to follow instructions and interrupts you while you might be teaching in the class. Such children can badly disturb the ongoing class. However, you should understand that this all is the outcome of a medical condition, instead of bad intention. Therefore, such children need special help and support in their learning and overall development. The key condition to tackle ADHD is to build a good relationship with the parents, as they are the ones who can help the child every now and then. Even during the treatment days, communicate to them about the improvement in the child’s behavior and what  [...]
    Posted at November 28th, 2009
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    How Is Self-Esteem Affected By ADHD
    Self-esteem refers to a value that is all about having confidence and respect for oneself and accepting the fact that “I am as important as others in performing or achieving a task”. This does not mean that having a high self-esteem means being rude and having a feeling of being superior to others. It is the self-esteem that influences the manner in which we recognize ourselves among others and how much worthy do we feel about our achievements and character. Some people tend to have high self-esteem, while some have a low one. If you have a high self-esteem, you know what are your strength and weak points and that you will never let the weaknesses overcome your strengths. As you know your strengths and weaknesses, you can plan to achieve your goals well. If you have a low self-esteem, you will mostly feel that others are quite  [...]
    Posted at November 27th, 2009
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    How Do Parenting Help In Treating ADHD
    ADHD is a long-term disorder that starts before the age of seven and can continue to show its effects through symptoms even in the teenage years. As ADHD leads to bad behavior, low attention span, hyperactiveness, and impulsivity; it has a critical impact on the relationships with your parents, siblings, family members, and friends. At this phase of life, the child suffering from ADHD actually needs care and support from these relationships, especially from parents, instead of hatred, frustration, and ignorance. A child spends almost 50 percent of the day’s time with parents. A child with ADHD behaves inconsistently, i.e. what he/she does today while facing a situation might not be done the next time. Therefore, as a parent, you need to keep on experimenting the different tricks and techniques that is quite effective for your child. Parenting  [...]
    Posted at November 27th, 2009
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