How much do you understand about ADHD? There is a probable chance that someone from your immediate circle might be affected by attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. According to studies conducted in the recent past, ADHD is a fairly common condition amongst children in India. Several ADHD studies conducted in different parts of the country suggest the...
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How to find if your child has ADHD?
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a general life-altering condition that affects people well-being and their day-to-day activities. ADHD alters people’s behaviour and makes people restless. ADHD can also be noticed in people as restlessness, lack of concentration or ability to concentrate, and impulsive. Some people suffering from ADHD may also experience sleep disorders...
HOW TO PARENT A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Parenting a child with cerebral palsy can be challenging for the whole family. To face the challenge every day, you need to design a plan, organize, adapt to the likely environment and take inspiration. Needless to say, cerebral palsy children have special needs. Therefore it becomes crucial to pay special attention to them. Through regular...
TIPS FOR PARENTING CHILD WITH AUTISM
As a parent, you must be disheartened about encountering the fact that your child is autistic and must be worried about his/her future. Though you are meeting with doctors and therapists regularly, it is extremely important to closely monitor your child’s growth. Medical care and therapy sessions are lined up for your child but your...
How to Care for a Child With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a long-term neurological condition. We have many researchers and medical tests going on all over the world, but hardly there is no effective treatment that can end up making it fade off altogether, although there are treatments to support a child with cerebral palsy to strive to achieve one healthiest lifestyle. Therapy...
Overview of Nervous System Disorders in Children
Keyword: Overview of Nervous System Disorders in Children Our nervous system is a complex, dynamic system that controls and organizes bodily functions, the human nervous system is vulnerable to a multitude of conditions and can be harmed by traumas, structural abnormalities, blood flow disturbance, and other factors. Nervous system diseases encompass a wide spectrum of...
DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES FOR KIDS WITH ADHD
Children with ADHD may have difficulty with completing their tasks, inattentiveness, sitting still, impulsive behaviour and trouble in following directions. As a parent of a child with ADHD, you may require a different set of approaches to discipline him/her. Therefore, you need to make some simple changes in your parenting strategies so that you could...
THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF STROKE IN CHILDREN
You may not be aware about the symptoms and signs of strokes and fortunately they are not quite common in young children. Stroke refers to the blockage of blood flow or the causation of bleeding in the brain that can happen at any age. It is a false notion that only adults have strokes. Even...
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY- Symptoms and Treatment
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY- Symptoms and Treatment Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a wide term that means a genetic (inherited) disorder of the muscles. The muscles break down and are restored with fatty acids over the period of time. The most common forms of muscular dystrophy are Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and Becker muscular dystrophy. These two kinds...
BLUEPRINT FOR CEREBRAL PALSY CAREGIVERS
While children and adults with cerebral palsy have different degrees of capacities and limitations, some individuals may need a lot of attention and care. They may not be able to live on their own independently. Caring for these people is an important job and can be gratifying for professional caregivers and family members. On the...