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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, primarily characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. This disorder can affect a child’s learning ability, social relationships, and daily life.

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Causes of ADHD

Genetic factors: Research shows that ADHD has a strong genetic component. The risk of a child developing ADHD increases if there’s a family history of the disorder.
Neurobiological factors: ADHD may be related to functional and structural abnormalities in certain brain areas, particularly those associated with attention and executive functions.
Environmental factors: Certain environmental factors, such as premature birth, maternal smoking or alcohol consumption during pregnancy, or exposure to environmental toxins, may increase the risk of ADHD.

Symptoms of ADHD

  • Inattention: Children with ADHD often struggle to maintain focus for extended periods, are easily distracted, and have difficulty completing tasks or following instructions.
  • Hyperactivity: These children may exhibit excessive physical activity, such as fidgeting, inability to play quietly, or excessive talking.
  • Impulsive behavior: Children with ADHD may display impulsive behaviors like interrupting others, difficulty waiting for their turn, or acting without thinking.
  • Poor organizational skills: They may have trouble managing time, losing items, or forgetting to complete assignments.
  • Emotional fluctuations: Some children with ADHD may experience mood swings, irritability, or depression.
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ADHD Physical Therapy

Sensory integration training: Specific sensory-motor activities help improve children’s attention, coordination, and self-control abilities.

Balance and coordination training: Using equipment like balance boards and suspension systems to improve children’s sense of balance and body coordination, helping to reduce hyperactive behavior.

Focus training: Designing games or activities that require sustained attention to help children gradually increase their attention span.

TCM ADHD Treatment

Herbal remedies: TCM practitioners may use herbs to calm the mind, benefit intelligence, and nourish the liver and kidneys based on the child’s specific symptoms and constitution. For example, some brain-boosting herbs can help improve attention and concentration. Some liver-calming herbs can help reduce hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

Acupuncture: Stimulating specific acupoints, such as Baihui and Sishencong, can help calm the mind and improve attention and behavior control. For younger children or those afraid of needles, painless acupoint massage or ear acupressure can be used.

MANA adopts an integrated approach combining Western and Chinese medicine, offering a more comprehensive treatment plan for ADHD. Physical therapy can help children improve body coordination and attention through sensory integration and focus training. Meanwhile, TCM can improve the child’s overall condition and reduce ADHD symptoms by regulating organ functions and balancing yin and yang, thereby enhancing learning ability and quality of life. This integrated treatment approach can provide more personalized and comprehensive care for children with ADHD.