| Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise | | | | as do children or adults without ADD. |
| commonly know as ADD, is a psychosomatic | | | | |
| condition which is normally characterized by | | | | Some of the symptoms of inattentiveness |
| learning and behavioral disorders. ADD is | | | | include making careless mistakes in homework |
| generally diagnosed in children and it | | | | or activities, difficulty in focusing on |
| affects the male infant population more than | | | | completing activities, difficulty in |
| girls. Attention deficit disorder not only | | | | performing tasks, not listening, and being |
| occurs in childhood but also continues till | | | | forgetful in daily activities. |
| adulthood in many cases. Anti-social | | | | |
| behaviors are common with ADD individuals, | | | | Some of the symptoms of hyperactivity include |
| but are not seen in children with ADD. | | | | restlessness of hands or feet, excessive |
| | | | fidgeting, problems in playing or focusing on |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a | | | | activities, or excessive talking. |
| developmental disability based on | | | | |
| neurobiological factors. However, the real | | | | Symptoms due to impulsiveness include |
| cause of ADHD is still not known. Studies | | | | interrupting a conversation, impatience in |
| have shown that ADD is due to genetic | | | | waiting their turn, or blurting out answers |
| transmission from parents to children. It can | | | | even before the question is completed. |
| also be the result of deficiency of certain | | | | |
| neurotransmitters or a chemical imbalance. | | | | Adults with ADD are prone to risk-taking, |
| | | | careless or impulsive behavior, and |
| The neurotransmitters are specific chemicals | | | | difficulty with time management and |
| that help the brain to regulate the behavior | | | | organization. They often show an inability to |
| of a person. Researches have shown that the | | | | structure their lives and to plan complex |
| rate at which the brain uses glucose is lower | | | | daily tasks, and also difficulty in |
| in individuals who are suffering from | | | | self-control and self-motivation. |
| Attention Deficit Disorder in comparison to | | | | |
| people who are not affected by ADD. | | | | ADD is very difficult to diagnose and treat |
| | | | in younger people as it is sometimes related |
| Symptoms commonly found among children with | | | | with mood disorders, employment issues, |
| ADD are inattentiveness, impulsive behavior | | | | substance abuse, relationship problems or |
| and hyperactivity. Children with Attention | | | | other psychological disorders. Previously it |
| Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder find it | | | | was believed that children and adolescents |
| difficult to do their homework or any | | | | would grow out of ADD but now it is clear to |
| assigned task, and even in holding | | | | psychologists that if ADD is not treated in |
| conversation. Those with ADHD often take part | | | | childhood then it can create problems for the |
| in risky activities and therefore suffer two | | | | patient or his family. |
| to four times the rate of accidental injuries | | | | |