Do you know experts estimate that approximately 5 to 7% of school-going children worldwide have ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is commonly found in children and appears in early childhood. This condition makes it difficult for a child to be able to inhibit spontaneous responses. Be it movement, speech or attentiveness, ADHD may cause trouble with a child’s daily routine and behaviour.
According to researchers, it has been suggested that the causes of ADHD remain unclear. Some researchers say genetics plays a big role in it.
But it is clear that ADHD is not caused by improper parenting or eating disorders. It is a biological condition.
Another probable cause for ADHD is prematurity which increases the risk of it. Doctors suggest that prenatal exposure to alcohol and nicotine also increases the risk of ADHD development.
There are multiples that an occupational therapist can help a child with ADHD.
A certified and trained occupational therapist will be able to develop strategies and help a child practise new skills to cope with ADHD. a child with ADHD may have trouble with focusing, reading, writing and speaking. Since ADHD symptoms are individualised and one’s condition is different from another's, only an experienced occupational therapist can provide the right help and support. They can customise the right solution as per the child’s age and specific requirements.
If early diagnosis and treatments are not done, ADHD can also affect adulthood. The symptoms continue and an adult may face trouble with their relationships and work life.
A pediatric occupational therapist is known to work specifically for children. They help a child to develop and improve fine and gross motor skills. Every therapy session is done keeping in mind the child’s specific needs and the severity of the ADHD condition.
At Kick Start Therapy, we make sure that every child is taken utmost care of. We evaluate the child first before starting therapy sessions. During the evaluation process, we discuss with parents to understand the child’s areas of difficulties and struggles that they might be facing with school, social and home life.
After a thorough evaluation, we conduct a few tests to identify the child’s weaknesses and strengths that help us determine the right kind of therapy. These tests also rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. A typical therapy session at Kick Start may look like this:
• Games and activities involving hand-eye coordination.So if you are in need of an excellent team of occupational therapists, providing comprehensive ADHD treatments, contact us today.
