ADHD
ADHD
It is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which involves repeated patterns of hyperactivity, losing focus and impulsive behaviour. They may struggle with remaining still, maintaining focus and suppressing urges to move. It can be of many types:
Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: Individuals with this subtype primarily show signs of inattention, such as difficulties remaining focused, being quickly distracted, and seeming forgetful or disorganised.
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: Individuals with this subtype primarily show hyperactive and impulsive tendencies, such as excessive talking, restlessness, and difficulties waiting their turn.
Combined Presentation: The most common type is combined presentation, in which individuals display both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
Intervention Techniques at Marga:
- Behaviour Therapy: It is the practice of teaching strategies for managing impulsivity, improving organisation, and improving attention skills.
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: Addressing underlying emotional and behavioural disorders, creating coping mechanisms, and increasing executive functioning skills.
- Social Skills Development: Assisting individuals in developing adequate social skills and managing social relationships.
- Parent Education and Support: Assisting parents in understanding and regulating their child’s behaviour, as well as implementing appropriate parenting strategies and developing organised routines.
- Medicine Management: It entails working with healthcare professionals to assess whether or not a medicine is appropriate and monitoring its effectiveness.
