What"s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder that affects more than 2 million children and adults in the United States today.
It is the most common mental disorder in children.
Though there is not a cure at this point, ADHD as is usually referred to, can be treated effectively.
The fact that there are no physical signs of the disorder makes it more difficult to diagnose, and usually means that a mental professional must be seen.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been identified in every culture that professionals have studied, and has a much more extensive history than most people may realize.
Research indicates that Hippocrates, someone who lived from 460-370 B.
C.
described being affected by a condition that is very similar to what we know ADHD to be.
Studies have shown that ADHD is three times more common in boys than girls, and that symptoms will not decrease or go away with age around 60% of the time.
This sometimes leads to wrong diagnosis in adults, mistaking the condition for things like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and learning disorders.
Causes and Other Issues The exact cause of ADHD remains unknown, though doctors believe that it has genetic and neurobiological origins.
Several different social factors may impact the condition, even though they do not directly cause it.
Certain things such like family conflict or poor discipline may make the condition harder to diagnose, and even harder to deal with.
Usually with ADHD comes a group of other undesirable issues and factors.
Some of these include: oLearning disorders oObsessive compulsive disorder oHearing or speech problems oAnxiety oBehavior problems Symptoms Symptoms of ADHD are: oActing impulsively without taking time to consider the fall out of the course of action or display of emotion.
oConstant movement in the form of tics and fidgeting.
oBecoming easily distracted by things that should not be a distraction.
oInability to focus and concentrate to learn a new skill, while easily being able to focus and concentrate on a favored task.
Treatments Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include medication prescribed by a psychologist, psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, support groups, and even social skills training.
If you or a loved one has received a recent diagnosis, do not panic.
The condition is very easily managed though it can take some getting used to.
It is the most common mental disorder in children.
Though there is not a cure at this point, ADHD as is usually referred to, can be treated effectively.
The fact that there are no physical signs of the disorder makes it more difficult to diagnose, and usually means that a mental professional must be seen.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been identified in every culture that professionals have studied, and has a much more extensive history than most people may realize.
Research indicates that Hippocrates, someone who lived from 460-370 B.
C.
described being affected by a condition that is very similar to what we know ADHD to be.
Studies have shown that ADHD is three times more common in boys than girls, and that symptoms will not decrease or go away with age around 60% of the time.
This sometimes leads to wrong diagnosis in adults, mistaking the condition for things like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and learning disorders.
Causes and Other Issues The exact cause of ADHD remains unknown, though doctors believe that it has genetic and neurobiological origins.
Several different social factors may impact the condition, even though they do not directly cause it.
Certain things such like family conflict or poor discipline may make the condition harder to diagnose, and even harder to deal with.
Usually with ADHD comes a group of other undesirable issues and factors.
Some of these include: oLearning disorders oObsessive compulsive disorder oHearing or speech problems oAnxiety oBehavior problems Symptoms Symptoms of ADHD are: oActing impulsively without taking time to consider the fall out of the course of action or display of emotion.
oConstant movement in the form of tics and fidgeting.
oBecoming easily distracted by things that should not be a distraction.
oInability to focus and concentrate to learn a new skill, while easily being able to focus and concentrate on a favored task.
Treatments Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include medication prescribed by a psychologist, psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, support groups, and even social skills training.
If you or a loved one has received a recent diagnosis, do not panic.
The condition is very easily managed though it can take some getting used to.
