Wednesday , October 16 2024

University of Waterloo study suggests parents can help prevent ADHD in children


Nowadays ADHD is emerging as a big problem in small children. For this reason they remain more active. If this is not corrected in time, they have trouble concentrating on anything, which also increases the worry of the parents. However, a study has shown that parents can prevent their children from developing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by taking some precautions. This can be possible only if they pay more attention to children and change their parenting style. The study was conducted by a researcher from the University of Waterloo.

According to psychologists, children's hyperactive behavior, parenting, and brain functioning play a role in the development of ADHD symptoms. Professor involved in the revision. Heather Henderson said that parents can actually prevent ADHD from developing by spending more time with children and providing appropriate instruction every now and then. These include guiding children through verbal and physical cues when they encounter new situations. During the study, 291 children aged four months to 15 years were followed up. Researchers evaluated children's temperament and parent-child interactions over three years. Child functioning was assessed at four years and parent-reported ADHD symptoms were analyzed six times between the ages of five and 15. The study found that the nature and parenting style of children has an impact on it. Proper guidance with verbal and physical cues during parenting can keep children on the right track of development and prevent the development of ADHD symptoms.