ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also previously called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), is a behavior disorder that can manifest as hyperactivity, difficulty concentrating, inattention, or a combination. There is a well-known controversy about the frequency of the use of the drug Ritalin for treatment of behavior disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hyperactivity. There is a strong tendency for doctors to diagnose a child as having ADHD, when in fact there may be other behavioral problems, or even nothing wrong with the child beyond merely normal childhood or teenage behavior. Because it is a behavioral disorder, ADHD is inherently difficult to diagnose. Part of the problem is that parents and teachers have been pressing for the particular drug, even before any attempt at medical diagnosis is made.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also previously called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), is a behavior disorder.

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral disorder with hyperactivity and/or inattention.
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A behavior disorder originating in childhood in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Although most individuals have symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, one or the other pattern may be predominant. The disorder is more frequent in males than females. Onset is in childhood. Symptoms often attenuate during late adolescence although a minority experience the full complement of symptoms into mid-adulthood. (From DSM-IV)
    Source – Diseases Database
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.

    • People are diverse, and so are their behaviors, emotions, and beliefs. This is one of the problems for diagnosis of ADHD in children and adolescents according to their hyperactive or inattentive behaviors. However, at what point in the range of behavior is a “hyperactive” child actually suffering from clinical hyperactivity. Similarly, some children who are “dreamy” or “shy” do …more »

    Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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    • Inattention
      • Poor attention span
      • Easily distracted
      • Failure to listen to instructions
      • Getting bored too easily

    Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    • Lifestyle changes
      • Stress reduction
      • Diet changes – although perhaps of dubious value.
    • Medications
      • Methylphenidate (Ritalin)