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www.FredParent.NET • 19 Our apologies to Christian Youth Theater We misidentifi ed CYT in our July 2016 Family Favorites issue. Congratulations to CYT — they are a repeat winner from 2015 and won THREE categories in 2016! #1 ACTING/THEATER CLASSES #1 DANCE STUDIO #1 DAY CAMP SYMPTOMS OF ADHD There are three presentations of ADHD. Each has a specific listing of symptoms that a person may have, and a person must have most, but not all of the symptoms within a presentation for a diagnosis. INATTENTIVE ¨ Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes ¨ Has difficulty sustaining attention ¨ Does not appear to listen ¨ Struggles to follow through on instructions ¨ Has difficulty with organization ¨ Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring a lot of thinking ¨ Loses things ¨ Is easily distracted ¨ Is forgetful in daily activities HYPERACTIVE IMPULSIVE ¨ Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair ¨ Has difficulty remaining seated ¨ Runs about or climbs excessively in children; extreme restlessness in adults ¨ Difficulty engaging in activities quietly ¨ Acts as if driven by a motor; adults will often feel inside like they were driven by a motor ¨ Talks excessively ¨ Blurts out answers before questions have been completed ¨ Difficulty waiting or taking turns ¨ Interrupts or intrudes upon others COMBINED, INATTENTIVE AND HYPERACTIVE-IMPULSIVE ¨ Has symptoms from both of the above lists ADHD — Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive and Combined, along with the symptoms for each presentation. These symptoms can change over time, so children may fit dif- ferent presentations as they grow older. If you suspect that your child may have ADHD or some other health issue, talk to a professional who is trained to diagnose ADHD such as your pediatrician, a child psychiatrist or clinical social worker. The clinician can conduct an evaluation, which includes asking you and your child's teachers or child care pro- viders to complete questionnaires about your child's behavior. In addition to checking for ADHD, your health care provider should check for other conditions that may be present or may explain your child's behavior if it is not related to ADHD. Having your child diagnosed with ADHD is not bad news. It just means that your child processes things differently, and you and your family need to figure out how best to help your child to succeed. The first line of treatment for children under the age of 5 is behavior therapy. This involves parent training with licensed therapists who specialize in ADHD. The therapist teaches parents techniques that reinforce positive behavior and skills in their children. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, talk to your health care provider to create a treatment plan that works best for your child and your family. Everything was just twice as much. 1 2 3 " "