Young
Children and ADHD (Attention Deficient and Hyperactivity Disorder)
The topic I chose for the research
stimulation is young children and ADHA. I learned about ADHD attention
deficient and hyperactivity disorder while attending college in my early
childhood courses, but I had never experienced working with children diagnosed
with this disorder. I thought children in elementary or older children were
only being diagnosed and receiving intervention. But in my 23 years of working with young
children 3-5 years old I now see children enrolling in our program with sign of
what is defined as ADHA.
ADHD
is defined as a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention,
hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. The disorder can begin in childhood
and often last into adulthood. I am really interested in researching this topic
because in the program I work I have a child showing some of the systems
described for ADHD. I have talked with the parents and grandparents who are
very concerned for the school success of the child. I want to be supportive and
provide my teachers with accurate information strategies on how we can meet the
need of this child. I know I am speaking and basing my interests of this topic
on one child but I believe there will be more in the future.
Hi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteYou have chosen a very prevailing topic in early childhood classrooms. I am curious what your response to parents will be when you think a child may have ADHD. Will you bring up the topic to them or will you wait until the parent initiates their concerns? We have implemented the teaching pyramid model in the classroom and it helps teachers look at children and helps with ascertaining the causes of behavior. I look forward to reading more about what you find on the subject.
Diana