Can I tell you about ADHD? by Chris Martin

Author:Chris Martin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2013-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

“What causes ADHD?

ADHD is not due to bad parenting or eating certain foods.

It is, however, a very good idea to eat a healthy diet and take regular exercise.”

“ADHD runs in families and many children have a close family member with similar symptoms.

It is now known that ADHD is associated with changes in certain parts of the brain.

The brain is made up of tiny special cells that transfer chemical messages to different parts of the brain.

In ADHD, there is a problem with transferring these important chemical messages to parts of the brain that are important for attention and impulse control.

The paediatrician always involves me in discussions about ADHD. He gives my parents a lot of information to read about support in school and ADHD groups and he gives me books to read.

He offers advice on good diet and the importance of regular exercise in ADHD. It is good for the whole family to have a healthy lifestyle.”

“Since receiving my ADHD diagnosis from the paediatrician I feel more confident.

I am happy that my parents, teachers and friends understand me more.

I’m a better team member in my football club as I listen to the coach more.

I get invited to more birthday parties and I have more friends.

Mum and Dad do not have any more problems with getting someone to babysit when they go out.

I concentrate better on my schoolwork and don’t rush to finish it.

My reading, writing and schoolwork is improving and homework is not such a chore now.

Guess what? I won the gold award for the best-behaved boy in my class at the end of the school year.

This has made me the happiest boy in the whole wide world.”

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