Recently, “My child has attention deficit. I wonder if my child has such a situation? The number of parents who say “Many children in my class have attention deficit” are increasing day by day.

There are 3 subtypes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The type with attention deficit, the type with hyperactivity, and the type with impulsivity. Lack of attention; The inability to focus one’s attention on a particular point is easily distracted. In types with hyperactivity, it is manifested as not being able to sit in place for an excessively long time, being fidgety while sitting, talking a lot. In types with impulsivity, it is the individual’s inability to control himself. If we examine the causes of attention deficit in general; heredity, emotional traumas, febrile illnesses, birth difficulties, upbringing and environmental factors. The symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder are insufficient duration of the child’s age inappropriate hyperactivity, age inappropriate hyperactivity or a combination of both. The disorder is academic, It includes behavioral and emotional problems as well as mental or learning problems. In general, individuals with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder

symptoms can be seen as absent-mindedness, inconsistency, disorganization, aggressive behaviors, problems in social relations, difficulty in coordination, and clumsiness. Not every child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may have hyperactivity, or a child with hyperactivity may not have attention deficit. Although children show many pre-school symptoms, they are diagnosed when they start school. In order for the diagnosis to be made, symptoms that exist especially before the age of 7, persistent and continuous for at least 6 months, seen in more than one environment, and negativities in both academic and social life of the person. are necessary conditions for diagnosis. If attention deficit and hyperactivity are not treated, it is a disorder that can continue into adulthood. There is no such thing as “supernormal or gifted children do not have this disorder”, as is the concern of whether there is a connection between the general outlook and intelligence level. It is a disorder seen in all age groups. In addition to the thought that only medicine can cure this disorder, medicine alone does not. Treatment should be reinforced with long-term psycho-pedagogical support. So how should children with attention deficit be approached? Daily schedules should be made. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels. There is no such thing as ’this disorder does not occur in children with supernormal or gifted intelligence’. It is a disorder seen in all age groups. In addition to the thought that only medicine can cure this disorder, medicine alone does not. Treatment should be reinforced with long-term psycho-pedagogical support. So how should children with attention deficit be approached? Daily schedules should be made. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels. There is no such thing as ’this disorder does not occur in children with supernormal or gifted intelligence’. It is a disorder seen in all age groups. In addition to the thought that only medicine can cure this disorder, medicine alone does not. Treatment should be reinforced with long-term psycho-pedagogical support. So how should children with attention deficit be approached? Daily schedules should be made. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels. In addition to the thought that only medicine can cure this disorder, medicine alone does not. Treatment should be reinforced with long-term psycho-pedagogical support. So how should children with attention deficit be approached? Daily schedules should be made. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels. In addition to the thought that only medicine can cure this disorder, medicine alone does not. Treatment should be reinforced with long-term psycho-pedagogical support. So how should children with attention deficit be approached? Daily schedules should be made. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels. The most important need of children with attention deficit is to develop internal discipline. It is very important for parents to be consistent in the decisions they make. Focus on your child’s truths during the day. Motivate the child with positive emotions. Develop learning styles for your child by experimenting with different learning channels.

Be sure to communicate with the class teacher, the guidance unit. Starting with 20 minutes at the beginning, increase your work by 30-40 minutes in the following processes. Make rewards when he fulfills his responsibilities in the ideal time frame by keeping time. Remove any distracting materials in the work environment.

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