Learning about ADHD Can Protect Your Child from Injuries
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be constantly in motion, be easily distracted, and have difficulty listening and paying attention. What you may not know about these ADHD symptoms is that they could lead to possible scrapes, bumps, or other accidents when your children are playing outside.
What is it about ADHD children and adolescents that may lead to accidents? While almost all children are somewhat accident prone, some believe young people with ADD or ADHD are more likely to suffer from mishaps because these youngsters tend to be impulsive and take more risks.
If you are worried about ADHD or ADD possibly leading to injuries in your children, the following are a few precautions that parents, guardians, and teachers can take to prevent potential injuries in all children and teenagers, including those with ADHD:
- Always make sure your children are wearing a helmet while riding their bike, rollerblading, or skateboarding.
- Constantly remind your child to look both ways for vehicles before crossing the street.
- Limit the amount of music that teens can listen to while they drive, as well as the number of passengers they can have in their car while driving.
- Prohibit any cell phone usage while your teenager is driving.
- Consider enrolling your adolescent in safety driving courses.
Consult your health care provider about ADHD and other ways you can prevent injuries in children and teenagers with ADD and ADHD. Your health care provider also may be able to give you more information on how you can help protect your entire family from potential mishaps.
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