February: ADHD Awareness

20% of the world’s population is living with ADHD

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

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?

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

Medication Side Effects

• Some loss of appetite • weight loss• sleep problems • Irritability

We invite you to try a different approach

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

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.