All About ADHD : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

[Snow24]

Hi


Is your child on ADHD medication? Which one is your child taking?How has the medical helps your child ? What kind of side effect or behavior change you have observed in your child?

[Auroa_Sun]

hi,


my son is 4 years old and undergoing speech therapy (speech delay) with KK since last year.

He is also seeing a psychologist since march this year as he is showing some behavioural issues at home and in school. Also showing signs of ADHD but as he is too young, pyschologist said will wait till he is older to confirm.

Have changed 2 schools and current school feels he is not benefiting fr the program and now need to look for another school.

We are thinking of sending him to a special schools. Psychologist have given us a list of the special needs school. She also mentioned that it’s not necessary to go to a special needs school but need a school which have routines, boundaries and strict discpline.

Currently looking at Kits4Kids, YWCA educational support unit and Zee School house. Any parents who have kids there? Can share views in the schools? Thank you.

[pinkamoon]

Hi Auroa_Sun!


I used to put my son at YWCA CCC as there is an LSP teacher. She was an excellent teacher but has since left the service. However, she only worked with my son 2x a week and the rest of the time, teachers had to handle my ASD son. My helper used ti shadow him during the 4 hours of school (half day cos teachers could not handle him).

[KiasuPG]

Hi Parents,

i believe my child is hyperactive, and many a times disturbs the class. The teacher is not happy too. she likes to control by shouting, which i explained to her that it will not help for more than few minutes.
I would like to change the school and try with some other teachers which are patient and innovative and new environment.
Do any of you have good experience in any kindergarten at West Coast or Jurong East with Hyperactive kids?
please help?
thanks.

[Big_Inspiration]

Understand ADHD comprises of either Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity or both.


Would also like to find out if anyone go for medical treatment and the side effects (if any)?

[Specialkids]

Hi, ADHD can’t be medically treated. The meds are used to control the hyperactivity. Kids on meds tend to have a dowsed look. It is also best to consider very carefully if your kid really needs meds.

[sharonkhoo]

Big_Inspiration:

Understand ADHD comprises of either Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity or both.


Would also like to find out if anyone go for medical treatment and the side effects (if any)?

There are drugs that can help control ADHD to control hyperactivity and increase attention, but there can be side effects and increasing dependency. I know of parents who have used drugs for limited periods to gain control of the situation, but I think the long-term solution that works best is behaviour modification. You can read up online - there's probably quite a bit written about it.

[sembgal]

Snow24:

Hi


Anyone can share how u get your child to do his schoolwork by himself without having to tell him again and again.Child will only do homework when i asked him . Halfway doing he will side track and do other things.

Hi Snow24, you may want to consider the classroom behavioural skills workshop. Hope this info will be useful to you.

For children with ADHD going to study P1 or P2 in 2016.

Classroom Behavioural Skills P1 - P2

During the session, your child will be taught desirable skills that are required for the classroom setting. He/She is required to observe how the skills are used through discussion and role-play. In addition, he/she is required to do \"homework\" so as to practise the skills learnt. To provide further opportunities for practice, parents and teachers are requested to monitor and observe the application of skill learnt throughout the 8-week sessions.

Venue: Child Guidance Clinic
3 Second Hospital Avenue #03-01
Health Promotion Board Building (Outram Road)

Course fee:
$400.00 (subsidized) / $642.00 (private)
Payment (non-refundable):
Cash/NETS/credit card at front-desk counter

Registration:
At counter only. Places are available on a first-come,first-served basis. Please make payment at counter to secure a place.

Note:
-Walk-ins to registration will not be entertained.
-There will be no make-up sessions if your child is absent.
-A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the group.
-Registration closes 1 month before start of group.
-Sessions are conducted in English.
-Parents is expected to attend all the sessions.

For enquires, please contact 64353853.

Topics covered
Listening in class
Ignoring distractions
Following instructions
Asking a question/help
Completing your homework
Making Corrections
Bringing materials to class
Deciding on something to do
Setting a goal

Time & Date
Child session 3.30pm to 4.45pm
Parent session 4.15pm to 4.45pm

Group 1: March - May 2016 (Wed)
Mar: 23, 30
Apr: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 18

Group 2: March - May 2016 (Thur)
Mar: 24, 31
Apr: 7,14, 21, 28
May: 5, 19

[janet88]

for mild form of ADHD, there is medication to help the child focus.

heard about the side effects, but think it is really different for every child. bringing daughter to see her paediatric doctor to check if she has ADHD.

[mummyzy]

my son diagnosed with ADHD since P2. He did not take a single tablet yet. (he’s in P4 now). All rely on his will power. We sent him to psychologist for therapy now.