Prep: 15 minutes.
Cook: 30 minutes.
Makes: 4 servings.
8 boiled eggs; 1 cup cheddar cheese; pepper; 2tbsp milk; 1 large capsicum, diced; 1 large onion, chopped finely; 2tbsp butter; 4tbsp tomato sauce; parsley for garnishing.
1. Boil eggs. Remove yolks and mash with half of the cheese, milk and pepper. Season with salt.
2. Fill egg whites with one tablespoon of mixture; place in baking dish.
3. In a pan heat butter and stir-fry the onion till crisp and tender, for about 2-3 minutes. Add pepper. Stir in tomato sauce. Pour the mixture over the eggs. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes and garnish with parsley. Serve with rice.
On an average, at least 3 to 5 percent of school going children has this disorder. But unfortunately till it is detected these children are labeled as dumb, naughty, miscreants, disruptive, bullies, unintelligent and more. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it’s not yet understood why. It is a neurological development disorder which becomes evident in childhood. Attention difficulties, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the three cardinal points of this disorder. Most children by the time they are 3 to 5 years of age learn to pay selective attention to tasks, that is do something for a certain amount of time without disruption. Children with this disorder find it difficult to maintain their attention and get distracted easily.
ADHD requires a multidisciplinary approach. There has to be a psychiatric team comprising of a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker and special educator. Stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate are used to control hyperactivity and increase children’s attention spans. If these don’t work, tricyclic antidepressants may be prescribed, depending on the child’s need. The need for medication needs to be evaluated yearly, and can be stopped if the child no longer needs it.
Arrange for glue, toothpicks and brushes to work easily with the glue, double sided tape sequins, small artificial flowers gota, dori, lace, brightly colored material, table tennis balls to form heads, old socks for sock puppets, newspaper, cotton wool to stick on hair or as moustaches, little accessories such as tiny baskets or hats, and needle and thread for you to work with. Keep the materials in a place you do not mind getting sticky, wet and messy. Give children the option of bringing their own material. Smaller children may also bring their dressed dolls and simply add embellishments in the form of gota or sequins. The boys may want to make a Power Rangers doll.
1. Learn about the causes of ADHD; educate yourself better.
