What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? And How It Effects Parenting Lifestyle, Emotions, and Stress: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which is also known as hyperkinetic syndrome. It is the most common behavioral disorder in childhood and one of the key causes of learning disability in children. Children suffering from ADHD have normal or nearly normal intelligence. Main clinical feature includes a shorter attention span than other children in their group age. pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies are available for the management of symptoms and to improve function but sometimes it will often fail to normalize symptoms of children suffering from ADHD. The interaction between parents and child with ADHD have great impact on parenting style and it always give negative outcomes. Parents of children suffering with ADHD also have stress to use several coping strategies to deal with ADHD symptoms impacting family life. The aim of this systematic review is to give brief introduction about ADHD and its impact on parents and caregivers daily lifestyle.

Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, copying, parenting lifestyle, caregivers.

DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/98-01

Publication date:March 31^st 2022