יום שישי, 14 במרץ 2008

אמונות טפלות - הפרעות קשב

ADHD Myths: Information from Eli Lilly and Company

In the past, uncertainty about the causes of ADHD created a fertile climate for speculation of all kinds.

Food/Diet Poor parenting Excessive television watching or videogame playing Hormones These factors were initially believed to be causes of ADHD because they appear to be connected.

Parents claimed that when they fed their children sugar or various other foods, they became more hyperactive; certain diets claimed to eliminate hyperactivity.

להכיר את התופעות ולזהות את הבעיה

Recognizing the Symptoms
Symptoms of ADHD are divided into categories: Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity and a combination of the two. A diagnosis of ADHD is based on the number, persistence, and history of ADHD behaviors, and the degree to which they impede a child's performance in more than one setting.

עד 10% מהילדים ו-5% מהמבוגרים סובלים מהפרעות קשב וריכוז

הפרעות קשב ADHD, ההפרעה משליכה על כל תחומי החיים, כולל דימוי עצמי נמוך וקשיים בהשתלבות חברתית נאותה, ואצל ילדים, עלולה להוביל לחיים של תיוג ודיכוי.