Minimizing attention of deficit hyperactivity disorder in children ages 7–10 years through early detection in state 1st SD 1 Poasia Kendari 2017

Abstract In the last year ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders) has become a problem that is in the spotlight and is a major concern in the medical community or in the general public. The number of people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders) appears to be increasing rapidly in the past decade. People with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders) who have the opportunity to be diagnosed earlier allow earlier management with better results. Early detection is very important and affects the prognosis of the patient. Therefore, an optimal early detection effort is needed. This study aims to determine Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder in children aged 7–10 years through early detection at Poasia 1 Elementary School Kendari. This study uses observational analytic research. The population in this study were all children aged 7–10 years who were in Poasia 1 State Elementary School Kendari taken randomly. Data collection is done using a questionnaire and conducting in-depth interviews with children. The results were found to have symptoms of the domain of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders) with an inattention of 10%, which had a hyperactivity of 54%, while those based on male sex 4.3% and those of female sex 21.7%. It is expected that parents can monitor children's development so that they can know the child's development at any time.