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