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What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
(ADD), or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a developmental disability that is neurobiological. Although the exact cause of ADD isn't known, scientific research and studies suggest the disorder is genetic and caused by a deficiency in specific neurotransmitters or chemical imbalance. Neurotransmitters are natural chemicals that help regulate the brain's behavior. Think of neurotransmitters as the brain's Quality Assurance department. When a neurotransmitter deficiency exists, the natural chemicals are unable to ensure that the brain's activity is on-track.
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Attention Deficit Disorder
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder
Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder in Children
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
ADD is a chronic condition, meaning symptoms can be controlled, but the disorder is not curable. Millions of people, both children and adults, suffer from ADD.
Although this disability can leave those with the disorder feeling frustrated and discouraged, once symptoms are acknowledged and addressed, they can be managed. Learning how to best deal with Attention Deficit Disorder helps bring out the Attention Factor that exists inside everyone.
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder
The symptoms of ADD generally appear before the age of seven years old, although children as young as two or three can exhibit signs. ADD is not a cookie-cutter disability, so signs and symptoms of its presence can vary, but generally include some of the following:
- Inability to pay attention and focus in on the little details
- Difficulty maintaining attention and focus during longer tasks
- Appears to not be listening when someone is speaking
- Trouble with follow-through on directions
- Inability to see tasks, school assignments or chores through to the end
- Difficulty organizing projects, assignments, activities or tasks
- Shies away from tasks that require prolonged focus or attention, such as work projects or school assignments
- Often misplaces or loses necessary items, such as pens and pencils, tools, keys, papers or books
- Is easily distracted and often forgets objects and information
- Can be restless, fidgety and has a hard time staying seated
Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder
Treatment for ADD often involves a combination of lifestyle adjustments and changes, along with medication and counseling. Stimulant medications are more commonly prescribed than nonstimulants, which tend to be reserved for those who don't respond to the former.
Stimulants, such as Ritalin, help to balance and boost those important brain chemicals, neurotransmitters, to ease the symptoms of impulsivity and lack of attention. The dosage that works is as individual as the person and comes in short-acting and long-acting forms.
Attention is a primary need for everyone. We all need attention and affection and giving these regularly to children with ADD is an effective way to help them. Patience, acceptance and accountability, along with a regular schedule and adequate rest also contribute toward treatment.
Attention Deficit Disorder in Children
Dealing with symptoms and signs of ADD can be a difficult struggle for children. Low self-esteem, difficulty in relationships and social situations, as well as performing poorly in school are some of the possibilities faced when dealing with ADD in Children.
Poor parenting is often blamed when a child exhibits the behavioral signs that go along with Attention Deficit Disorder, but this is not to blame. Although dealing with a child with ADD can be stressful, there are solutions and there is hope.
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
Struggling with ADD as an adult can be especially difficult since adults are often expected to just "snap out of it." The symptoms and signs of ADD in adults are the same as they are with children, but with adult-sized consequences. Adults suffering from ADD can experience stress in relationships, loss of jobs, difficulties running a home and raising a family. This can lead to feeling generally overwhelmed with life, as well as frustration and anger. The ability to learn to focus calmly is an important skill in dealing with this disorder as an adult.
Books on ADD
There are many books on ADD. The Attention Factor by Alice Aspen March offers you the support needed to effectively deal with ADD. March states that regardless of age, race or socio-economic status, we all need attention to thrive.
The Attention Factor helps you connect the dots so you can learn how to effectively deal with ADD. Through reading this book, you will gain a clear, effective skill set you can put to use immediately to make a positive impact in your life and relationships, as well as at school and work.
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This page was updated: 4/21/2012
