Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Symptoms / Indicators of Infants
* Age Range approximately five to seven years
If a child has several of these indicators, further investigations should be made. Likewise, if these issues continue beyond the time that the average child has grown out of them, they may indicate ADHD, and advice should be sought.
For ease of reading, he should be transposed for her when appropriate.
- Often distressed.
- Extreme restlessness.
- Poor sleep patterns.
- Difficult to feed.
- Excessive thirst.
- Constant thirst.
- Dry skin.
Frequent tantrums:
- Kicking.
- Screaming.
- Headbanging.
- Rocking the cot excessively.
Early Diagnosis is the key to success!
The earlier ADHD is diagnosed, the easier it is to ensure the child receives the correct support at home and school. Although there is no cure for ADHD, research has shown the problems can be alleviated with the proper support.
Please bear in mind that children vary tremendously at this age. An Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist (OT) and some other specialists can diagnose someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
This is a guide only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.
If you are concerned about your child, you should seek professional advice as early as possible.
©Maria Chivers Jan 2018
www.dyslexiaa2z.com
ADHD - Design a Play Space
We all want to keep our children safe and still provide the most interesting environment for then. The difference of, course, is all children are different and while they may need extra thick crayons when they are one or two years of age, they soon grow out of that.
However, while we have to bear in mind that is the case, I am talking here about designing the, (what I call the ‘bones’) of the playroom.
Children that are autistic for instance may need a room that has calming features, colours, lights, sensors etc. While the child with ADHD, may need more activities where s/he can physically use up more energy, maybe a trampoline etc.
Whatever your child requires has to be taken into account when you design this playroom and has to be able to adapt as they grow older.
While I am not trying to ‘teach parents to suck eggs’, I am merely pointing out that if we can identify needs at the beginning you will get the layout of the playroom correct at the start of the project.
I read an excellent article a week or so ago, which covered most of the things I mentioned above and while this is written under the ADHD section, it could really be under any of the sections on my website.
This article was written by Stacey Rubin, and I have put the link here.
ADHD - Playset Accessibility
Playset Accessibility – ADHD
This is excellent and really well thought out accessibility article.
Playset Accessibility Safety Report.
BackyartisanThings to do Tonight instead of Watching TV
Things to do tonight without watching TV
There is a great list here of things to do at anytime, not necessarily tonight.
I think often we just sit down because it’s easiest to ‘relax’. However, there is a lot of research to show you can relax, doing lots of other things, like exercising, walking, especially in the sun, it’s wonderful, and a lot more.
Check it out here, leave a message if you have some other ideas.
Alli Can’t Write
A Storybook for Children with Handwriting Difficulties.
