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What is ADHD/ADD?The causes and symptoms of ADHD/ADD |
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Children suffering from attention deficit disorder, ADD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, ADHD, are misunderstood by many as being
badly behaved or badly brought up. Many experts believe these conditions have nothing to
do with poor parenting or bad behaviour but are, neurological disorders. They generally affect children, but can
carry on into adulthood if treatment is not provided.
ADHD statistics show that 5% of children are considered to be suffering, many of them being treated with medication.
Symptoms of ADD/ADHDPeople with ADD are perfectly capable of concentration, but on the wrong things at the wrong times. When class is being taught science the child may still be concentrating on the literature lesson of an hour ago, and constantly switching between the two, thus appearing to be distracted.Another aspect of ADD is that those affected will concentrate on what interests them most. If there are too many changing options, and they are unable to concentrate on any single one,they may continually switch attention between them all and appear not to be paying attention to any.
If something catches their attention, even an idea or concept, they
will thoughtlessly rush into it, creating problems for themselves. ADHD sufferers live their lives at a high pace, always rushing, always on the move, and appear impetuous and impulsive. ADHD children fidget, getting up and wandering round class as distraction after distraction catches their eye. They do try to focus on what teacher is saying, but they are also thinking on something else. They chatter constantly and upset other people, then frequently get anxious and frustrated because they don’t know what is wrong. Causes of ADHD/ADDThe cause is not exactly known, but is believed to have a neurological source. Diet may contribute and genetics may also play a part.
Depression and ADHD in ChildrenADHD sufferers may eventually become depressed since they want to be like other people, but do not understand why they are not regarded so. Although there is no cure, sufferers can be treated to lead normal lives. About half of children grow out of it by the early teens, but others carry the condition into adulthood. Children generally respond to reasonable and clear instructions, rather than just an order to ‘behave’. In some cases genuine bad behaviour can initially be confused with ADD, but the difference will soon become apparent.ADD and ADHD children are not badly behaved. They do not understand that their behaviour is abnormal, and are confused as to why what they do is regarded as such. Nowadays the term ADD is less commonly used, instead ADHD is subdivided into three categories,ADHD Inattentive Type, ADHD Impulsive-Hyperactive Type and ADHD Combined Type. This article is for information only. If you think that your child is suffering from ADHD, you should consult your doctor for advice and possible treatment.
What Is ADD/ADHD? © 2007
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