Hyperactivity with ADHD

Handling hyperactive children often proves to be challenging for parents and teachers. The little ones are constantly moving about and hardly sit still on a chair for five minutes. But not every child that likes to move around a lot has ADHD. So how can specific ADHD symptoms be differentiated from normal behaviour of children? What exactly does hyperactivity mean?

Hyperactivity: Symptoms

Hyperactive children generally show the following characteristic behavioural disorders:

• Constantly fidgeting with hands and feet
• Shifting about in their seat
• Generally being very restless
• Unable to sit still
• Always moving about
• Talking and constantly interrupting others

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Hyperactivity: Causes

A metabolic disorder of the neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline is responsible for the hyperactivity. These neurotransmitters are of vital importance for information processing in the brain.

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What helps in case of hyperactivity?

During ADHD therapy, various therapy modules may be used which can reduce hyperactive behaviour. In addition to general measures – such as the uniform structuring of days – approaches in behavioural therapy may help affected children to become calmer. Treatment with special medications may also reduce the symptoms.

Tips against hyperactivity

Practical exercises