1. Bina, 4 nd std. * Makes silly mistakes * Needs constant supervision * Doesn’t remember * Loses things frequently

2. Elvis, Senior K.G. Unable to sit at one place in the class Very talkative loud and noisy Clumsy & mischievous Can’t wait for his turn while playing

3. Imran, 8 th std. Accident prone Puts himself & others in embarrassing situations Ends up breaking things without such intensions

4. Unsolicited advice In order to establish a rapport with these children, watch cartoon & animation films regularly

5. Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

6. * About 2-4% of the children suffer from this disorder. * It is more frequently seen in boys than in girls.

7. Cardinal features * Inattentiveness * Hyperactivity * Impulsivity

8. * Attention deficit interferes with their studies * Hyperactive behavior disturbs the class. * Impulsivity makes them accident prone

9. Consequences * Unable to pay attention in the class * Gets easily distracted * Remains behind in academic performance * Ends up disturbing the class * Frequent call-outs in the class * Gets frequent scolding and punishment * Becomes a scapegoat / black-sheep of the class

10. Management * Strategies for improving scholastic performance * Strategies for improving behavior * Medications

11. Counseling Physiological hyperactivity Inattentiveness & hyperactivity would improve as they grow older and by puberty (age of 14-16 year) they will mature out of it Have to be careful and vigilant Medications – if required

12. ADHD Counseling By and large food additives and some food items like chocolates or aerated drinks do not make a child hyperactive If they have observed such a thing than we need to come out with some practical solution and avoid depriving the child of these items which he likes

13. Medications Methylphenidate Atomoxetine