All About ADHD : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Snow24:
Sounds just like my daughter! I don't have a solution other than taking it slow, practising more and adjusting your expectations. He will probably master most things with sufficient practice, but it may take much longer than other kids, and you may have to start him later than other kids. My daughter was diagnosed as having development coordination disorder (I believe it's also known as dyspraxia, or it's very similar) and also had problems with writing and gripping when she was young (she's 17 yo now). She's still poorer than average, but has improved over the years - at least she can cope in basic daily activities and can write reasonably legibly, even if it's untidy. We gave up on some things that required coordination of 2 sides like music, cycling, swimming etc. She had little interest and it was just too hard. When she was a preschooler, even walking down the stairs was tough for her, and she was still holding onto the railings at 6yo.Hi
I think he is unable to co.ordinate both his hands and has problem doing writing and grip firmly. His fingering on the keyboard is not good too.
Things we have done to improve her hand and finger movements - playdough, Lego, bulldog clips, clothes pegs, stringing beads. Also, when she found any particular task hard and we felt it was important enough that she needed to learn, we would break it down into little steps, teach her, and make her practise daily (sometimes several time a day) until she mastered it. Eg. showering and dressing herself, brushing teeth, combing hair, opening containers, tying shoelaces... it can seem never-ending. Even now, there is still the occasional thing we have to teach her how to do. Hope this helps. -
Hi SimKhoo
Thanks for sharing,it certainly helps a lot.I decided to stop his music lesson as he has difficulties co.ordinating both hands.Thanks for highlighting initially thought I can enrol him in swimming to burn his energy.Looks like swimming is not suitable for him for the time being.
Did any of you managed to send your child for group enrichment/tuition ? Or given the child ADHD only can do 1 to 1 coaching/tutition. -
Snow24:
Don't rule swimming out altogether. You can still bring him to the pool and let him play. He may be interested enough to try learning, and he may well succeed. The problem was that my daughter doesn't like physical activity and was afraid of the water, so it took a long time to just persuade her to put her face in water, then another long time to teach her to hold her breath, and another long time to get her to lift her feet off the ground... my husband and I were teaching her, and after 5 mths, we gave up. She would be shivering, whether with fear or cold (at 3pm in the sun!) or both, and it seemed cruel to keep pushing her to try.Hi SimKhoo
Thanks for sharing,it certainly helps a lot.I decided to stop his music lesson as he has difficulties co.ordinating both hands.Thanks for highlighting initially thought I can enrol him in swimming to burn his energy.Looks like swimming is not suitable for him for the time being.
Did any of you managed to send your child for group enrichment/tuition ? Or given the child ADHD only can do 1 to 1 coaching/tutition.
My daughter does not have ADHD, more like ADD. She actually has Asperger's, so I guess I'm kaypo-ing in the wrong thread! She has always been in mainstream from nursery onwards. Her teachers were mostly OK with her being spaced out as she was not disruptive. We got lots of complaints about her lack of fine/gross motor skills, but they were mostly willing to let her do what she could and opt out if she couldn't. We did most of the physical skills and living skills training at home as no classroom teacher has the capacity to manage that.
Just noticed that you actually asked about tuition and enrichment. My daughter was sent for Chinese at 4yo (she just spaced out most of the time) and art around 10yo (she was more interested and tried harder). She had private Chinese tuition for a couple of years in mid- to upper-Pr and the tutor was quite good about frequently having to attract her attention. The greatest help we had was from a student we engaged to sit with her daily for the 2nd semester of P1, more a \"homework helper\" than a tutor. She would have to keep getting my daughter to focus and basically got her through her homework. After that semester, the habits had built up enough that she was able to manage on her own with only a little supervision from me. The first semester of P1 was a total nightmare as I would be handling a younger child, cooking and trying to supervise her at the same time, and I was losing it almost every day. -
Hi Simkhoo
Thank you for sharing. My son is in mainstream childcare however is distruptive in classroom.The childcare teacher is fed up with him even though they have a way to handle him.Sometime , they just leave him alone to do what he likes.
He was asked to withdrawn from group enrichment hence I guess for mild special need child no profit making group enrichment centre is willing to accommodate.
How do we help child with ADHD to improve classroom behaviour eg not lying on the floor,walking ard in the classroom,paying attention and listening to instruction.
Anyone can share your journey/experience on how or what you did to help your child with mild special need to be able to listen and follow instructions and able to have classroom ready skill not disruptive or disturbing. -
Hi all,
These items might help you guys out there to help your kids to sit still and some educational resources. For a start, please cut down on the sugar intake.
http://www.educationalresources.com.sg/ ... 75470.aspx
http://www.educationalresources.com.sg/ ... 37337.aspx
Regards,
September21 -
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If your child (P1 to P6) face attention issue, unable to concentrate for long, can bring your child to Child Guidance clinic, at Health Promotion Board (beside SGH, Outram Park mrt station)
If come via Polyclinic with the doctor referral letter -
- for SG citizen, consultation : $ 38 (no medication)
- for PR, consultation : $ 57
But, if walk in directly as private -
whether Sg citizen or PR : $ 90 to $ 130
can call up first Telephone 6389-2200, to book appointment -
Dear All,
My 8 years old boy has been struggling with behavioral issues since he started pre-schooling from 18 months old in childcare till now in P2.
Feedbacks from preschools he attended all gave similar observations about him mainly easily distracted, short attention, wander off to the side if he is not interested in that particular lesson or teacher.
The next thing the teachers would just advise us to bring him for assessment which we didn't because we felt we should try out working together first. Luckily teachers were able to cope with him better after we explain and share how we deal with him at home and in various scenarios.
But..things was much harder when he entered P1, my boy has obviously grow up now..he is selective to what he feel like doing and accept to listen.
Feedbacks from his primary school teachers are pretty much the same except some were more detailed.
Impulsive- When he is so absorbed in wanting something or do something badly ,he can let go everything at all cost just to get what he want? Many times it can get very dangerous to himself and people around him.
Uncontrollable emotions- there was once a boy refuse to listen to him so he just keep slapping him to vent his frustration. He knows is wrong to slap, he just chose to do it. He often breakdown to cry inconsolably and start to cling onto the teacher legs whatever he's told of the consequences. His mood swings can get quite drastic.
Talk non stop- He can keep talking about random things and he wont stop even if you are not listening or did not respond. He has this very bad habit of cutting into other people conversation even if it's strangers in the lift.
Easily excited- whenever there is movement like changing of classroom venue. He will start talking and playing non stop and unable to calm down even if teacher need to start lesson. He takes a very long time to snap out of an emotion, be it happy or sad.
Forgetful- He is losing his stationery, bottles, leaving his homework, books in school almost every other day if not can be 3 days in a row.
Half body is always on the table during lesson, if not probably walking around the classroom. He get restless easily so keeping him to sit still is a big challenge. The teacher told me she will not fault him for his bad sitting posture because at least he is showing effort not to play with stationary or walking around but will still remind him to stretch his body and get him to focus. The difference is if you put him to watch tv or play outside he never complains of tiredness even after few hours of running around.
Easily manipulated- He came home one day telling me his friend ask him to go kick another boy's private parts during a friendly ball game. He went on to tell me how wrong to do so he didn't listen to his friend suggestion. How sensible right? I received call from teacher the following day he went to kick a boy private part thinking it was fun.
He knows what is right thing to do and wrong things not to do, but when he's excited or fun come into the picture he can throw everything aside. That's him.
Apart from all these nonsenses, he does has his strength and ability.
He loves arts and reading and is sociable. We find his art expression is those very free style type, does this say something about his personality as well?? And probably because he was able to sit down to do these for a long time so his teacher rule out the possibility of ADHD or any kind. I'm really confuse cos he seems to fit all the symptoms but yet...can draw or read for 2 hours? Actually my observation tell me that he can sit through to do anything as long as he's interested even till the extend of lost track of time. But if he's not interested...that's where the problem comes..no room for negotiation, you will start to see him act up again? For academic wise, he is doing okay his range is around 80 above but teachers feel it's wasted cos if only he can focus better, he definitely has the potential to go further.
No parents will feel good to suspect her own child to have ADHD. I'm just confuse is this just some behavioral issues or really some kind of symptoms showing up here. Any parents out there has any experience with their children behaving like mine? :roll: :roll: :roll: -
Quizzer:
With that list of observations, I think it's time to send him for an assessment. ADHD sounds like a possibility, but there could be other reasons. His ability to stay on task on things he is interested in, and his weakness in social understanding could also indicate something like Asperger's syndrome. Since you have observed him and tried various things for several years, it's best to get a proper diagnosis if you need more help.Dear All,
My 8 years old boy has been struggling with behavioral issues since he started pre-schooling from 18 months old in childcare till now in P2.
Feedbacks from preschools he attended all gave similar observations about him mainly easily distracted, short attention, wander off to the side if he is not interested in that particular lesson or teacher.
The next thing the teachers would just advise us to bring him for assessment which we didn't because we felt we should try out working together first. Luckily teachers were able to cope with him better after we explain and share how we deal with him at home and in various scenarios.
But..things was much harder when he entered P1, my boy has obviously grow up now..he is selective to what he feel like doing and accept to listen.
Feedbacks from his primary school teachers are pretty much the same except some were more detailed.
Impulsive- When he is so absorbed in wanting something or do something badly ,he can let go everything at all cost just to get what he want? Many times it can get very dangerous to himself and people around him.
Uncontrollable emotions- there was once a boy refuse to listen to him so he just keep slapping him to vent his frustration. He knows is wrong to slap, he just chose to do it. He often breakdown to cry inconsolably and start to cling onto the teacher legs whatever he's told of the consequences. His mood swings can get quite drastic.
Talk non stop- He can keep talking about random things and he wont stop even if you are not listening or did not respond. He has this very bad habit of cutting into other people conversation even if it's strangers in the lift.
Easily excited- whenever there is movement like changing of classroom venue. He will start talking and playing non stop and unable to calm down even if teacher need to start lesson. He takes a very long time to snap out of an emotion, be it happy or sad.
Forgetful- He is losing his stationery, bottles, leaving his homework, books in school almost every other day if not can be 3 days in a row.
Half body is always on the table during lesson, if not probably walking around the classroom. He get restless easily so keeping him to sit still is a big challenge. The teacher told me she will not fault him for his bad sitting posture because at least he is showing effort not to play with stationary or walking around but will still remind him to stretch his body and get him to focus. The difference is if you put him to watch tv or play outside he never complains of tiredness even after few hours of running around.
Easily manipulated- He came home one day telling me his friend ask him to go kick another boy's private parts during a friendly ball game. He went on to tell me how wrong to do so he didn't listen to his friend suggestion. How sensible right? I received call from teacher the following day he went to kick a boy private part thinking it was fun.
He knows what is right thing to do and wrong things not to do, but when he's excited or fun come into the picture he can throw everything aside. That's him.
Apart from all these nonsenses, he does has his strength and ability.
He loves arts and reading and is sociable. We find his art expression is those very free style type, does this say something about his personality as well?? And probably because he was able to sit down to do these for a long time so his teacher rule out the possibility of ADHD or any kind. I'm really confuse cos he seems to fit all the symptoms but yet...can draw or read for 2 hours? Actually my observation tell me that he can sit through to do anything as long as he's interested even till the extend of lost track of time. But if he's not interested...that's where the problem comes..no room for negotiation, you will start to see him act up again? For academic wise, he is doing okay his range is around 80 above but teachers feel it's wasted cos if only he can focus better, he definitely has the potential to go further.
No parents will feel good to suspect her own child to have ADHD. I'm just confuse is this just some behavioral issues or really some kind of symptoms showing up here. Any parents out there has any experience with their children behaving like mine? :roll: :roll: :roll: -
slmkhoo:
Yes, plse send him for assessment.
With that list of observations, I think it's time to send him for an assessment. ADHD sounds like a possibility, but there could be other reasons. His ability to stay on task on things he is interested in, and his weakness in social understanding could also indicate something like Asperger's syndrome. Since you have observed him and tried various things for several years, it's best to get a proper diagnosis if you need more help.Quizzer:
Dear All,
My 8 years old boy has been struggling with behavioral issues since he started pre-schooling from 18 months old in childcare till now in P2.
Feedbacks from preschools he attended all gave similar observations about him mainly easily distracted, short attention, wander off to the side if he is not interested in that particular lesson or teacher.
The next thing the teachers would just advise us to bring him for assessment which we didn't because we felt we should try out working together first. Luckily teachers were able to cope with him better after we explain and share how we deal with him at home and in various scenarios.
But..things was much harder when he entered P1, my boy has obviously grow up now..he is selective to what he feel like doing and accept to listen.
Feedbacks from his primary school teachers are pretty much the same except some were more detailed.
Impulsive- When he is so absorbed in wanting something or do something badly ,he can let go everything at all cost just to get what he want? Many times it can get very dangerous to himself and people around him.
Uncontrollable emotions- there was once a boy refuse to listen to him so he just keep slapping him to vent his frustration. He knows is wrong to slap, he just chose to do it. He often breakdown to cry inconsolably and start to cling onto the teacher legs whatever he's told of the consequences. His mood swings can get quite drastic.
Talk non stop- He can keep talking about random things and he wont stop even if you are not listening or did not respond. He has this very bad habit of cutting into other people conversation even if it's strangers in the lift.
Easily excited- whenever there is movement like changing of classroom venue. He will start talking and playing non stop and unable to calm down even if teacher need to start lesson. He takes a very long time to snap out of an emotion, be it happy or sad.
Forgetful- He is losing his stationery, bottles, leaving his homework, books in school almost every other day if not can be 3 days in a row.
Half body is always on the table during lesson, if not probably walking around the classroom. He get restless easily so keeping him to sit still is a big challenge. The teacher told me she will not fault him for his bad sitting posture because at least he is showing effort not to play with stationary or walking around but will still remind him to stretch his body and get him to focus. The difference is if you put him to watch tv or play outside he never complains of tiredness even after few hours of running around.
Easily manipulated- He came home one day telling me his friend ask him to go kick another boy's private parts during a friendly ball game. He went on to tell me how wrong to do so he didn't listen to his friend suggestion. How sensible right? I received call from teacher the following day he went to kick a boy private part thinking it was fun.
He knows what is right thing to do and wrong things not to do, but when he's excited or fun come into the picture he can throw everything aside. That's him.
Apart from all these nonsenses, he does has his strength and ability.
He loves arts and reading and is sociable. We find his art expression is those very free style type, does this say something about his personality as well?? And probably because he was able to sit down to do these for a long time so his teacher rule out the possibility of ADHD or any kind. I'm really confuse cos he seems to fit all the symptoms but yet...can draw or read for 2 hours? Actually my observation tell me that he can sit through to do anything as long as he's interested even till the extend of lost track of time. But if he's not interested...that's where the problem comes..no room for negotiation, you will start to see him act up again? For academic wise, he is doing okay his range is around 80 above but teachers feel it's wasted cos if only he can focus better, he definitely has the potential to go further.
No parents will feel good to suspect her own child to have ADHD. I'm just confuse is this just some behavioral issues or really some kind of symptoms showing up here. Any parents out there has any experience with their children behaving like mine? :roll: :roll: :roll:
The 1st 3 feedback that you've stated sounds like describing my DS, though his actions are not as extreme (like slapping another kid continuously) as your son. He is diagnosed with Aspergers'. In fact, many kids diagnosed with Aspergers' have overlapping signs of ADHD. Psychologist actually wanted to do another assessment for my DS for ADHD, but I didn't want to. Cos it was devastating enough to know that my dear son is an Aspie, I can't take another blow.
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