Special Needs
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The term ‘special needs’ is used to describe an array of illnesses and disabilities which are commonly found in children today. These illnesses range from mild learning disabilities to profound cognitive impairment. In this article i will be covering the most common special needs affecting children and how it may affect their ability to
participate in fitness activities.
ADHD- What is it?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disability in children today. It relates to the unusually unattentive, hyperactive and overly impulsive children and is cause by a genetic risk and environmental factors. These genetic risks and environmental factors create a
chemical imbalance in the part of the brain that controls impulsive behaviours.
The symptoms of ADHD in children are:
_fidget and squirm in their seats
have trouble concentrating on tasks or
games
not listen when they're spoken
to
talk excessively, run about, and seem to be
always on the go
get easily
distracted
not
wait their turn and blurt out answers
The management of ADHD includes a step by
step management plan to calm the child down and improve their emotional, social
and academic behaviours. The main treatment for ADHD is prescribed medication
and often calms the child immediately showing huge behavioural changes.
(Lavelle,
2003)
Some ways ADHD can affect children in sport
include:
·
Children may have trouble carrying out instructions made my
coach
·
Excellent outlet for additional
energy
·
Increased self esteem in sports to help gain peer
acceptance
·
May need help centreing
themselves
·
Utilise ability to
hyperfocus
A video relating to ADHD can be found
here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JFdiIERQcM
participate in fitness activities.
ADHD- What is it?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disability in children today. It relates to the unusually unattentive, hyperactive and overly impulsive children and is cause by a genetic risk and environmental factors. These genetic risks and environmental factors create a
chemical imbalance in the part of the brain that controls impulsive behaviours.
The symptoms of ADHD in children are:
_fidget and squirm in their seats
have trouble concentrating on tasks or
games
not listen when they're spoken
to
talk excessively, run about, and seem to be
always on the go
get easily
distracted
not
wait their turn and blurt out answers
The management of ADHD includes a step by
step management plan to calm the child down and improve their emotional, social
and academic behaviours. The main treatment for ADHD is prescribed medication
and often calms the child immediately showing huge behavioural changes.
(Lavelle,
2003)
Some ways ADHD can affect children in sport
include:
·
Children may have trouble carrying out instructions made my
coach
·
Excellent outlet for additional
energy
·
Increased self esteem in sports to help gain peer
acceptance
·
May need help centreing
themselves
·
Utilise ability to
hyperfocus
A video relating to ADHD can be found
here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JFdiIERQcM