Common Myths And ADHD Facts That Can Make A Difference
The most important of the ADHD facts that parents need to accept is: ADHD is for real. The sooner this fact is accepted, the better it is for the kid because it means early diagnosis and treatments. Not all disorders come with signs and symptoms like fever, pain and other physical discomforts. ADHD is a psycho-behavioral problem that can have devastating effects on the life of a child. With neglect, it can lead to many behavioral issues that a child may continue to carry through teen hood and adulthood.
ADHD was shown to affect about 3 to 10 percent of school age kids. Although it has been recognized as a disorder about 50 years ago, a better understanding has been gained in the recent past. The school problems of kids that used to be attributed to “misbehavior” are now being recognized as possible signs of ADHD.
Without being completely understood, people have formed various perceptions about it that leads to neglect or inappropriate approaches that may further leave it untreated. What are some of the common myths and ADHD facts that people must know to understand the disorder better?
• ADHD is caused by bad parenting.
The cause of ADHD is still not very clear, but it s definitely not caused by bad parenting. Even the most perfect parents can have a child struggling with ADHD. There are good reasons to believe that it is genetically predisposed. This means that the origin is attributed to having an inherited gene that causes the brain to go haywire leading to chemical imbalance. This means that this disorder runs in the family. But, being predisposed does not always mean that the kid will have the disorder; one is just more susceptible to the disorder. Something triggers it which is what science is still not clear about. Having good parenting skills, however, can make a difference in how a child can better cope with ADHD.
• ADHD is a juvenile stuff that can be outgrown.
The disorder has been seen to persist through a kid’s adolescent years and adulthood. ADHD is the same reason for many teens’ high school problems which are grossly underestimated as “being teen.” They are those who perform poorly in school; these are thought to be due to one’s poor intellectual capacity and bad study habits having been observed through the years from grade school. This can be ADHD at work. It can be the same disorder that remained undiagnosed through the years. Without intervention, teens may get into lots of troubles that can be avoided have they been diagnosed earlier. The problems may even persist to adulthood when the necessary adjustment mechanisms are not learned through the years. Being aware that one can possibly have ADHD makes a whole lot of difference.
• Prescription medicines can treat ADHD.
ADHD is genetic. This means that the predisposition will never go away. What the drugs are doing is to treat the signs and symptoms so that the child will not be as inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive. These are core symptoms that ADHD kids manifest and which are the reasons why they tend to be scolded frequently at home and in school or which often get them to troubles. By taking these stimulants, they tend to listen more and do their tasks right and on time. By being less hyperactive, they may tend to stay still longer enough to pay attention to the teachers’ instructions and stop bothering other people so they do not get irritated with the ADHD kid. They can be less impulsive and wait for their turn. Consequently, they are better appreciated and do not become subject to scolding or anger of other people which are the reasons why they tend to have low self-esteem. Combining these drugs with psychosocial and behavioral therapies help them acquire or learn the necessary skills to be able to better cope with their condition.
ADHD is a behavioral disorder that children can learn to overcome by developing the necessary skills to deal with it and what it may bring a kid with ADHD. Knowing ADHD facts can help in understanding the disorder better and that can make a huge difference in how a kid get through its challenges.
