The scenes of the Wednesday episode of the Egyptian series "Be careful of Zizi" discussed the problem of hyperactivity and distraction in children in a realistic way, starting with the parents' denial of the problem, the girl’s exposure to bullying and her unjustified reactions to standards of parenting and general behavior, and clarity of vision after presenting the problem to specialists.

All of this was presented by the series in a dramatic line that reflects the suffering of Egyptian and Arab families that face the consequences of their children being affected by this disorder common among children in recent decades, so it is an appropriate opportunity to discuss some facts related to a mysterious disorder that confuses many mothers.

And because you may know someone who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or may have had it without a diagnosis, but how well did you know about this most common childhood brain disorder?

Find out how this disease affects adults.

More common than autism

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the primary mental condition and developmental problem among children under the age of 18 who have ADHD approximately 4 times more than those diagnosed with autism.

Average age at diagnosis

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms usually appear between the ages of 3-6, and children with ADHD are diagnosed around age five.

3 in 10 children with ADHD have symptoms that persist into adulthood.

ADHD can become milder or change as children grow.

For example, hyperactivity may subside with age, but young adults with ADHD may have depression, mood disorders or substance abuse problems in the future, so it must be taken very seriously.

Mothers do not notice their child's absence until after attending school (German)

A different structure of the brain

Some parts of the brain of ADHD children may be smaller than normal, at least for some time.

The frontal lobe, which controls pulse, regulation, and focus, may mature more slowly in children with ADHD.

ADHD is transmitted genetically between generations.

If you have it, it is likely that you have a brother or other family members who also have ADHD, and some parents may realize that they have this disorder after their children are diagnosed.

This is partly because they often suffer from one or more mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Conditions such as anxiety, depression, autism, and dyslexia can mask ADHD symptoms.

Therefore, the real proportion of adults in the United States - for example - with ADHD is likely to be much higher than the official estimate of about 4%.

Untreated, ADHD can lead to a child's exposure to complex problems in education, social networking, and future employment.

Studies have found that employees with ADHD are 60% more likely to be fired, and they are 3 times more likely than co-workers to quit without warning.

But some ADHD traits can be strengths of appropriate functions.

Research shows that people with this condition tend to be more creative, independent, and agile than others.

Professions such as artists, firefighters, teachers, advertisers, and small business owners may be suitable for ADHD.

ADHD children find it difficult to pay attention to details and tend to make mistakes, indifferent to any rules (pixabay)

The most common symptoms

Inattention and lack of focus

Mothers do not notice the absence of their child's focus until after entering school, as the teacher alerts them to the lack of concentration of the child while receiving lessons or a request to complete a specific task or activity.

  • Also, children with this condition are chaotic and have difficulty paying attention to details and a tendency to make mistakes, indifferent to any rules, and their work may be chaotic and seem neglected.

  • They have trouble continuing a specific conversation, they are less inclined to listen to others, and do not prefer to follow social rules.

  • They can be easily distracted by simple things like trivial noises or events that other people usually ignore.

  • They find it difficult to get along with others because they cannot read people's feelings and moods.

  • Daydreaming and their own interests.

Hyperactivity

  • A child may procrastinate and not complete tasks such as homework, or repeatedly switch from one incomplete activity to another, and it is certain that he will not continue to sit on the seat for longer than 3 minutes.

  • They are characterized by frequent movement, constant restlessness, frequent walking and jogging, in a manner that is exhausting for parents.

  • They find it difficult to play quietly or pursue quiet hobbies.

  • They jump on furniture and have trouble participating in group activities that require them to sit still;

    For example, they may have difficulty listening to a story.

ADHD children have difficulty playing quietly or practicing quiet hobbies (pixabay)

Rush

Symptoms may include:

  • Impatience.

  • Faced with difficulty waiting for their turn or meeting their needs.

  • Hurry to respond and boycott others.

  • They hurt their feelings because they might act without thinking.

Lunge can lead to accidents, such as knocking on things or bumping into people.

Children with ADHD may do risky things without stopping to think about the consequences, such as running away from home, or running on the streets without paying attention to road hazards or climbing and putting life at risk.

Many of these symptoms occur from time to time in all children, but these features persist in children who suffer from this disorder throughout the day and in different settings.

At home, at school or when visiting friends.

Therefore, if these signs are suffered by your child frequently and regularly, you should consult specialists, and go to a psychologist and a specialist in neurology.

In order to properly diagnose and determine the degree of child injury with this disorder, as well as refer to a specialist in modifying children's behavior;

To develop a plan to properly control these symptoms.