ADD/ADHD

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ADD/ADHDTreatment
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ADD/ADHD

• ADD Attention Deficit Disorder
• ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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What is ADHD?

• ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects
  about 10 of school-age children. Boys are more
  prone to this disorder than girls.
• A medical condition characterized by inattention
  and hyperactivity - impulsivity. It is the most
  common behavioral disorder that starts during
  childhood. However, ADHD not only affects
  children but also affects people of all ages.
• An individual with ADHD finds it much more
  difficult to focus on something without being
  distracted.
• He has greater difficulty in controlling what he
  is doing or saying and is less able to control
  how much physical activity is appropriate for a
  particular situation compared to somebody without
  ADHD.

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What is ADHD?

• In other words, a person with ADHD is much more
  impulsive and restless.
• Kids with ADHD act without thinking are
  hyperactive and have trouble focusing. They may
  understand what will be expected of them but have
  trouble following through because they can't sit
  still, pay attention, or focus on details.

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Types of ADHD

• There are three types of ADHD. They are defined
  according to which symptoms stand out the most.
• 1. Predominantly Inattentive ADHD
• Impaired attention and concentration mark this
  ADHD.
• The person finds it very difficult to organize or
  finish a task.
• They find it hard to pay attention to details and
  find it difficult to follow instructions or
  conversations.

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Types of ADHD

• Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD
• Hyperactivity marks this without inattentiveness.
  The person finds it hard to keep still - they
  fidget and talk a lot.
• A smaller child may be continually jumping,
  running or climbing. They are restless and
  impulsive - interrupting others, grabbing things
  and speaking at inappropriate times.
• They have difficulty waiting their turn and find
  it hard to listen to directions.
• A person with this type of ADHD will have more
  injuries and accidents than others.

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Types of ADHD

• 3. Combined ADHD
• A person whose symptoms include all those of 1
  and 2, and whose symptoms are equally
  predominant. In other words, all the signs and
  symptoms in 1 and 2 stand out equally.

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Symptoms of ADHD

• There are three different categories of ADHD
  symptoms inattention, hyperactivity,
  impulsivity.
• 1. Inattention
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• Making careless mistakes for example, in
  schoolwork appearing forgetful or losing things
  being unable to stick at tasks that are tedious
  or time-consuming appearing to be unable to
  listen to or carry out instructions consistently.
• Changing activity or task - having difficulty
  organizing tasks.

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Symptoms of ADHD

• 2. Hyperactivity
• Often squirms, fidgets, or bounces when sitting.
• A Child always goes out for running or climbing
  on things.
• Impulsivity
• Blurts out answers before the question has been
  completed.
• Often interrupts others.

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Causes of ADHD

• Genes
• ADHD has a strong genetic basis in the majority
  of cases. ADHD tends to run in families and, in
  most cases, it is thought the genes that inherit
  from your parents are a significant factor in
  developing this condition.
• Nutrition and Food
• Some experts believe that food additives may
  exacerbate ADHD. A popular belief is that refined
  sugar may be a cause for a range of abnormal
  behaviors.

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Causes of ADHD

• Environment
• There may be a link between ADHD and maternal
  smoking. Nevertheless, nicotine can cause hypoxia
  (lack of oxygen) in utero of mother that impact
  on her baby leading to
• Brain Injury
• Brain injury may also be a cause of attention
  deficit disorder in children. Exposure to toxins
  or physical injury, either before or after birth
  is also a cause for this disorder.

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Causes of ADHD

• Other Possible Causes
• Various other reasons have also been suggested as
  having a role in the development of ADHD.
• Being born prematurely (before the 37th week of
  pregnancy)
• Having a low birth-weight
• Brain damage either in the womb or in the first
  few years of life
• Drinking alcohol, smoking or misusing drugs while
  pregnant

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Diagnosis of AD

• There is no single medical, physical, or another
  test for diagnosing ADD/ADHD. ADD/ADHD looks
  different in every person, so there is a wide
  array of criteriaor measures for testing. To
  determine if you or your child has ADD/ADHD, a
  doctor or other health professional will need to
  be involved.

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Diagnosing ADHD in Children

• Some symptoms that suggest ADHD in children
  include inattention, hyperactivity, and
  impulsivity. Many children with ADHD
• Are in constant motion
• Squirm and fidget
• Make careless mistakes
• Do not seem to listen
• Do not finish tasks

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Diagnosing ADHD in Adults

• In addition to symptoms of inattention and/or
  impulsiveness, adults with ADHD may have other
  problems, including
• Chronic lateness and forgetfulness
• Anxiety
• Poor organizational skills
• Low self-esteem
• Employment problems
• Short temper
• Difficulty finishing a task

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Treatment of ADHD

• ADHD cannot be cured. But many of the symptoms
  that interfere with functioning and cause
  distress can be controlled.
• Treatment for ADHD often includes a combination
  of medication and various psychosocial therapies.
• Medication can help reduce symptoms of
  hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity
  in children and adults with ADD/ADHD.
• However, medications are not the only treatment
  options for solving this ADD and ADHD problems.

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Conclusion

• You may be a parent or a patient nothing matters,
  its important to know the facts about ADD/ADHD
  medications without side effects. So feel
  responsible and get rid of these problems with
  best practices and decisions.

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