How to Prepare an ADHD Child for School

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is the medical term for a mental disorder in the form of impulsive and hyperactive behavior. The cause of ADHD in children is that genetic factors are known to play an important role in triggering this mental disorder.

Apart from genetics, scientists are also studying other possible causes and risk factors, such as:

The baby was born prematurely (before 37 weeks of gestation).
Low birth weight of the baby.
Consumption of alcohol and cigarettes during pregnancy.
One of the main signs of ADHD that is commonly recognized is problems focusing. However, not all children who seem unable to focus definitely have ADHD. Because in general, children at this age still have a lot of energy so they prefer to be active to play and explore the surrounding environment.

So what symptoms do ADHD children generally have? When to be alert?

We need to be vigilant when as children get older their ability to focus, listen and wait deteriorates, causing various problems, both for themselves and the people around them.

The three symptoms of ADHD in children that are commonly experienced and need to be watched out for are:

Inattention (unable to stay focused).
Hyperactivity (moving too much to the point where you can't stay still).
Impulsivity (hasty actions that occur without thinking).

ADHD symptoms make it difficult for children to focus on one thing at a time. Parents who have hyperactive children need extra effort in terms of parenting, including when preparing them for school.

Parents who have children with hyperactivity disorder need to make various efforts to prepare their little ones before school age. The first step that can be taken is to make hyperactive children feel comfortable, both at school and when playing with their peers.

Raising and caring for children is not an easy task for parents, especially if your little one has ADHD.

However, you don't need to be discouraged. You can increase your knowledge about this behavioral disorder.

This starts from the condition itself to how to handle ADHD children in dealing with various situations, including overcoming difficulties when studying in class.

This knowledge can help you find the right way to deal with your ADHD child.

You can get information about ADHD through books, trusted websites, or direct consultation with a doctor.

To make it easier for your little one to learn later, you have to choose the right school. You can choose a special school that is intended for Ahi DHD children.

Actually, regular schools can also be an option. It's just that you need to make sure that your little one can attend class well and that the school also supports that.

The classroom atmosphere where they study must also be supportive as a way to deal with ADHD children in class.

For example, you can ask the school to give your little one a seat close to the teacher.

The seating position should not be close to doors or windows which could break concentration while studying in class.

Not only facilitating their needs at school, emotional support is also very necessary for ADHD children as a way to overcome learning difficulties in class.

You can do this by having light conversations at home, like the following.

Ask what activities the child does at school.
What difficulties the child is facing and help him find a solution.
Give praise if he succeeds in completing a task well, for example "You are great for completing this task on time, Mom and Dad are proud."

Having conversations like this makes children feel cared for and appreciated for their hard work in participating in class activities.

Apart from that, it increases the bond between your child and you. This can reduce pressure and stress and create satisfaction in the child's heart which will directly impact his health.

These are several ways that can be done to help children with ADHD overcome learning difficulties in class.

By continuing to provide support to children in dealing with the ADHD symptoms they experience, children can be more enthusiastic about being able to overcome all the difficulties they experience.