| Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a condition that is | | | | interview the teacher to analyze the behavior of the |
| characterized by concentration problems. Diagnosing | | | | child in school. |
| ADD in early stage is crucial to treat the disorder. As it | | | | Diagnosing ADD in adults: |
| shows the symptoms similar to other disorders and | | | | Some people recognize that they have ADD, only |
| medical problems, diagnosing is somewhat complicated. | | | | when they become adults. Sometimes, ADD occurs |
| It is therefore important to seek the help of a health | | | | with depression and anxiety. The health care |
| care professional, who has experience in dealing with | | | | professional asks the sufferer about his symptoms |
| ADD. | | | | and how long they exist. He administers ADD tests to |
| How ADD is diagnosed: | | | | find out the level and severity of ADD symptoms. He |
| ADD in child can be diagnosed by spotting out some | | | | talks with the family members or friends about the |
| symptoms.o The child does not sleep well. | | | | symptoms. |
| Restlessness and impulsive behavior are common.o | | | | The person must exhibit several symptoms, in order to |
| He frequently gets nightmares.o He feels fatigue.o He | | | | be diagnosed as ADD. The symptoms should have |
| may have poor coordination skills.o He fiddles with hair, | | | | inhibited the education, career or social life of the |
| nose and skin.o Bed wetting after five years | | | | person. The professional also looks at how early the |
| The health care professional diagnosing ADD checks | | | | symptoms are appeared. He checks whether the |
| the medical and family history of the child. A general | | | | symptoms appear in multiple settings like home, school |
| physical exam can also help to diagnose some | | | | or office. The professional then devises a treatment |
| symptoms. The physician conducts an interview with | | | | method to alleviate the symptoms of ADD. |
| the child and his parents. Sometimes, he may also | | | | |