Informative Speech On Adhd In Children

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Who - 8-year-olds is the average age for mild ADHD
7 years old is the average age for moderate ADHD
5 years old is the average age for severe ADHD
Males are 3x more likely to get diagnosed with ADHD than women
Some people up to the age of 18 years still suffer from ADHD
People that have depression or any impacts in your life will not up the chance of you getting ADHD
Cause - ADHD is a complex neurobiological condition that does not have any blood tests, genetic test, psychological test, or brain scan to determine if people have it. Scientists say that it is subtle brain alterations, that can affect behaviour and learning, this can occur from genes, as well as chemical and lead exposure. Research has shown that children who are prenatally exposed to tobacco smoke are 2.4 times more likely to have ADHD.
There are many different treatment options for people with ADHD, but not all treatments work for everyone. …show more content…

Many of the complementary and alternative therapies have very little evidence of effectiveness.
Complementary & Alternative Therapy
Diet modification additive-free diet
Biofeedback
Helps people be aware of physiological changes
Homeopathy
Stimulates body’s defence mechanisms
Yoga
Exercise that alters the body’s physiology through, breathing, meditation, and posture
Mindfulness meditation
Actively paying attention to body and mind
Green outdoor settings
Being exposed to natural environments helps children to better pay attention
Organizations -
Facts - it is a common, non-discriminatory disorder
Diagnosis is a complex process
October is ADHD awareness

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