ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is also sometimes known as hyperkinetic disorder. It is one of the most common of childhood onset behavioural problems.

Some of the signs shown in children and adults are:-

Unable to pay close attention to details

Makes careless mistakes during work or play

Cannot concentrate on a task or loses attention

Seems oblivious to verbal instructions

Disorganised

Easily distracted

Forgetful

Unable to finish tasks even though they understand the instructions

Mislays the tools needed for a task e.g. books, pencils, pens

Feelings of restlessness in adults, excessive running and climbing in children, fidgeting

Excessive chatter

Inappropriate butting in when having a conversation

Cannot wait in turn or queue.

ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder

Has similar signs to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but does not include the impulsive and demanding behavior or the fidgeting. Sufferers are unable to concentrate on the task in hand and often go from one task to another. Some of the side effects of the medications prescribed for both of these conditions are severe and could lead to further problems.

Sufferers are overloaded with sensory information, which they cannot deal with. As a result stress is a major factor in the way they see, react and deal with the world. These people do not learn from their past mistakes or experiences, very frustrating for their family and friends causing yet more stress.

Deal with Stress can help with these problems, by using Kinesiology techniques we can help with the stresses involved with these conditions. A first step is often looking at the retained Primitive Childhood Reflexes and using the Rhythmic Movement training work of Dr Harald Blomberg or some simple Brain Gym exercises or by using Stress Relief work from Wellness Kinesiology or Touch for Health.