Children With ADHD Have More Than a Behavioral Problem

Nearly 10% of children and adolescents are diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their lives. While some people think that kids with adhd Las Vegas are simply undisciplined the fact is that having ADHD is not something a child or parent experiences to get attention or an act of rebellion. It is a real disorder that makes life more difficult for the children, teens, and adults that have it. It also adds to the challenges that their teachers and fellow classmates experience as well.

Not All ADHD is the Same

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People commonly think of a child with ADHD as one who acts out spontaneously, can't stay in their seat, and is prone to causing trouble for themselves and others. While these are all examples of behaviors of some children with ADHD, it is only a small portion of the picture for those who live with ADHD in Las Vegas.

The Two Types of ADHD

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There are two main components of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. The first in referred to as the inattentive part. This is the one that daydreams, that forgets homework, or who always seems to lose their pencil. The Hyperactivity/ Impulsivity part is the part that can't sit still. They leave their seat at the wrong time. Blurt out answers. They say the wrong thing, and can provoke fights or do things that might be dangerous. Some children have problems in both these areas. Some are  primarily inattentive, which is sometimes referred to as ADD, since they are not hyperactive. Others have more hyperactive and impulsive symptoms.

Traditional Discipline is Not the Answer

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Unlike a child who acts out for some specific reason, and needs to be corrected in order to quickly learn from their mistake, a child with ADHD is not setting out to be "naughty." They are following their brain's natural instincts because their brain works differently than most other kids. Without direction and knowledge of their condition, living with ADHD can be especially difficult. Kids start to think they are "bad" or "lazy" or "stupid" or "ditzy."  Parents often wonder what they did wrong and blame themselves. This poor self esteem is destructive for both. What the child really needs is to have their ADHD properly diagnosed and be given a structured program to follow that will help them manage their symptoms more often, and find ways to make their ADHD work for them rather than against them.