February: ADHD Awareness 20% of the world’s population is living with ADHD.
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February: ADHD Awareness
20% of the world’s population is living with ADHD
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What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a child's age and development.
Most children with ADHD also have at least one other developmental or behavioral problem. They may also have a psychiatric problem, such as depression or bipolar disorder
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SYMPTOMS
• Lack of attention (inattentiveness)• Hyperactivity• Impulsive behavior (impulsivity)• Easily distracted • Fidgeting with hands or feet or squirms in seat• Interrupts or intrudes on others
Do any of your students at your school display any of the symptoms listed above?
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Statistics
• Percent of children 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD is 8.7%
• 7% of children diagnosed will be medicated with prescription drugs and stimulants to assist with focus and well being
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Medication Side Effects
• Some loss of appetite • weight loss• sleep problems • Irritability
We invite you to try a different approach
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Martial Arts Classes• Our instructors model and reinforce discipline
and focus.• Classes are tailored to keep kids engaged;
instructors keep in touch with parents in order to have as much impact as possible.
• A great way to release excessive energy which common with ADHD
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Contact usOur instructors are dedicated to mentoring children and youth through Martial Arts. We teach balance, focus and promote healthy living. These building blocks help our students find a different way to excel.