Mental Health Awareness
Mental and emotional health is a central focus in my classroom, and comes above all else. I want you to know that I'm aware of you, I care about you and I will do everything I can to lessen anxiety in my classroom. I am a firm believer in mixing fun with learning and that school should be an enjoyable place to be. Positivity, calm communication, engaging activities and curriculum, brain breaks, snack time, positive reinforcement and other encouraging aspects of my classroom all contribute to a safe and comfortable environment. Please know if you have any concerns, you can always email me, and if needed, we can meet in person at school.
ADHD (attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder):
t's possible for children to have either ADHD or ADHD minus the hyperactivity (as described in the medical community).
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
It's important that parents and students are aware of the signs and symptoms. ADHD affects the ability to focus on a task and if hyperactivity is included, an individual will struggle to sit still and have need to express physical movement. It is a behavioral disorder that can and often does fly under the radar, and parents shouldn't feel embarrassed or badly about not recognizing it in their children as they have aged. Often when you live with a child that has ADHD, his/her behaviors are their personal norm and don't seem abnormal for what you have been living with for their whole lives.
If you suspect that your child has ADHD or any other behavioral or academic concerns, please see a medical professional as soon as possible. Diagnosis and treatment does not always involve or require medication, but generally involves behavioral therapy, support, and sometimes medication. Please remember that undiagnosed ADHD can be very frustrating for a child, as they can not control what is happening to their brain, behaviors, or physical movement without professional testing and support. People with ADHD have physical differences in the brain, an imbalance in the level of neurotransmitters in the brain, and chemistry that may not function traditionally. Telling children "you need to focus and sit still", or getting upset with them can be frustrating for both children and parents. Click on the links below for symptoms, signs, treatment and more about ADHD:
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html#:~:text=ADHD%20is%20one%20of%20the,)%2C%20or%20be%20overly%20active.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/causes/#:~:text=ADHD%20tends%20to%20run%20in,likely%20to%20have%20ADHD%20
ADHD (attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder):
t's possible for children to have either ADHD or ADHD minus the hyperactivity (as described in the medical community).
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
It's important that parents and students are aware of the signs and symptoms. ADHD affects the ability to focus on a task and if hyperactivity is included, an individual will struggle to sit still and have need to express physical movement. It is a behavioral disorder that can and often does fly under the radar, and parents shouldn't feel embarrassed or badly about not recognizing it in their children as they have aged. Often when you live with a child that has ADHD, his/her behaviors are their personal norm and don't seem abnormal for what you have been living with for their whole lives.
If you suspect that your child has ADHD or any other behavioral or academic concerns, please see a medical professional as soon as possible. Diagnosis and treatment does not always involve or require medication, but generally involves behavioral therapy, support, and sometimes medication. Please remember that undiagnosed ADHD can be very frustrating for a child, as they can not control what is happening to their brain, behaviors, or physical movement without professional testing and support. People with ADHD have physical differences in the brain, an imbalance in the level of neurotransmitters in the brain, and chemistry that may not function traditionally. Telling children "you need to focus and sit still", or getting upset with them can be frustrating for both children and parents. Click on the links below for symptoms, signs, treatment and more about ADHD:
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html#:~:text=ADHD%20is%20one%20of%20the,)%2C%20or%20be%20overly%20active.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/causes/#:~:text=ADHD%20tends%20to%20run%20in,likely%20to%20have%20ADHD%20