Question

A 9-year-old child is particularly lively and active, unable to settle down at any time, unable to concentrate, showing a decline in practice performance, loss of appetite, and unable to focus during final exams. How should this be handled?

Answer

Excessive liveliness, inability to settle down, lack of concentration, lack of seriousness in practice, impetuosity, and loss of appetite may be symptoms of ADHD. It is recommended to seek comprehensive evaluation and treatment as soon as possible. Here are some suggestions:

  1. ADHD is a medical condition and should not be discriminated against or blamed on the child to avoid causing psychological trauma.
  2. Medication should be administered for children with ADHD, but medication cannot replace education. Medication can create good conditions for education and should be recognized correctly for its effects and side effects.