Just spank him and make him sit down?  Why my child can’t sit still and concentrate?

  ADHD (Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder 

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

Challenges: 1 or more  

• Affects children at all stages of education.
• More common in boys.
• ADHD also may have a learning disability
• Suffers often also suffer from Dyspraxia (problems in motor co-ordination)
• disrupting attention
• impulse control
• working memory
• difficulties in reading
• difficulties in math
• difficulties in writing

What to look out for: 

The child doesn’t seem to be able to control his activities or attention.  He/she has poor concentration, finds it hard to settle down and is always on the go.  He/she is not good at organizing things, finds it hard to take part in anything requiring sustained effort and will not wait for others.  He/she often acts without thinking; has difficulty following instructions or completing tasks. 

Children who have significant problems in concentration and attention, without the overactivity, are often described as ADD rather than ADHD. Every child with ADHD is different—some struggle with focus and organization, while others experience emotional regulation or hyperactivity challenges.

The behavior will occur in more than one situation, e.g. at home and at school.  He/she may also have poor sleep patterns and difficulties interacting socially.  Due to his/her inattention, he/she often underachieves, and reading difficulties are common, although his/her academic ability can be low, average, or high.

Interventions:

Effective learning support includes structured routines, visual planners, clear expectations, and engaging multisensory instruction.  Home and school collaboration is essential, combining consistent parenting strategies with individualized education plans and professional guidance.

Medication can be used in some cases to reduce the number of neurotransmitters in the brain.  The effects of these medicines only last for a few hours, and it is likely that at some time during the school day, the medication will need to be administered according to the school policy.

There is also some suggestion that dietary care may help in some cases.  Reducing the number of additives might be useful.

It is important though to remember that the use of medication alone is not enough to modify the effects of ADHD; there must also be a behavior modification plan.

https://www.forbrain.com/adhd-learning/