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[|Human|] Hello sir!! I would like to let you know that am a school counselor who has to deal with hyperactive, anxious and others. With hyperactive kid have currently working on social skills. Apart from this, could you please suggest any other technique for reducing the child s hyperactive behavior.
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your question... I appreciate your interest in helping child Chat Doctor.  The first step in dealing with a hyperactive child is a comprehensive assessment. This is because the causes of hyperactivity are really varied, and further management depends on the probable cause. The causes could range from a normal variant of child behavior to disorders like ADHD or underlying intellectual / learning disorders or behavioral disorders or even a manifestation of stress. Evaluation is best done taking into account the children behavior in multiple settings, like classroom, among peers, at home, etc. Assessment should also include the parents to look into the parenting methods or look for any stressors at home. Similarly, counselling and therapy should not only involve the child but the parents and sometimes, class teachers also. Behavioral techniques using positive and negative reinforcement, social skills training and providing a structured environment for the child to practice his / her skills can help reduce hyperactive behavior. In certain cases, prompt referral to a psychiatrist for a clinical evaluation would also be important. Wish you all the best.-