Question
My nephew is 10 years old now, and we discovered he had some symptoms of hyperactivity as early as when he was 6. Doctor, in daily life, how should adults guide him to overcome this condition?
Answer
Early detection of children’s behavioral problems should involve timely provision of appropriate behavioral guidance and treatment. Currently, there are various methods of treating hyperactivity, including behavioral therapy and improved educational approaches. Behavioral therapy primarily involves training children to engage in appropriate cognitive activities, improve attention, and overcome distractions. Through specific training programs, excessive activity and undesirable behaviors are reduced, fostering the child’s self-control abilities. By means of behavioral guidance, children should receive immediate praise and encouragement when their behavior improves, thereby enhancing their self-confidence. To educate children, we should improve educational methods, adhere to good guidance, and avoid crude criticism, sarcasm, scolding, and other behaviors that harm the child’s self-esteem.