Hyperactive children are children who have attention problems with hyperactivity (GPPH) or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition is also referred to as hyperkinetic disorder. In the past this condition is often called minimal brain dysfunction syndrome. Hyperkinetic disorder is a disorder in children that arises during early development (before age 7 years) with the main characteristic is not able to focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Characterize this behavior coloring a variety of situations and can continue into adulthood. Dr. Seto Mulyadi in his book "Troubleshooting Your Children Everyday" said the meaning of the term hyperactive children were: Hyperactivity indicate a persistent pattern of behavior in children.
This behavior is not recreation, cannot concentrate and act on their own, or impulsive. ADHD is very complex conditions, the symptoms vary. Experts had divergent views on the matter, but they are divided into three types of ADHD are as follows:
- Type of child who can not concentrate. They are very easily distracted his attention, but not hyperactive or impulsive. They do not show symptoms of hyperactivity. This type is mostly exist in girls. They are often disturbed and can be described as located "in the cloud".
- Type of hyperactive and impulsive children. They showed symptoms of a very hyperactive and impulsive, but can concentrate. This species is often found in young children.
- Types combined. They are very easily distracted, hyperactive and impulsive. Most kids like the children are of this type. So is hyperactive is a pattern of behavior in someone who does not want to show the attitude of silence, out of control, not paying attention and impulsivity (acting what he wants). Hyperactive children are always moving and never feel the joy of the game or toy is liked by other children their age, because they want to switch attention from one focus to another focus. They seem endless search for something interesting and fun but did not come.
Characteristic Feature Of Hyperactive Children
There are three main signs of children with ADHD, namely:
1. Attention.
2. Inability to focus on a few things like reading, listening to lectures
3. Having too much hyperactive energy. For example, talking nonstop to sleep, unable to sit still, always moving, and difficulty.
4. Impulsive. Acting without thinking, for example, after the ball ran to the road, crashing into a flowerpot at the time ran in the room, or speak without first thinking the consequences.
Special features include a hyperactive child are as follows: 1. Frequently move their arms or legs when sitting, or often stretched. 2. Often leaves seat when he should sit tight. 3. Often runs or climbs excessively in inappropriate situations. 4. Often unable to perform or take part in peace. 5. Always moving, as if his body is driven by the engine. Also, energy is never depleted. 6. Often too much talk. 7. Often it is difficult to wait their turn. 8. Often cut or interrupted. 9. If you talk to can not pay attention to his interlocutor (be apathetic towards his interlocutor).
