| THE TRUTH ABOUT ADD - The Core Symptoms | | | | they begin. |
| you need to know about to prevent misdiagnosis -Part | | | | 4. Poor impulse control. A child with ADD will leap now |
| 1 | | | | and look later. They live in the moment with no thought |
| This is the first in a series of articles that will discuss | | | | for the future. |
| the core symptoms of all types of ADD/ADHD. If | | | | All of these symptoms exist over a prolonged period |
| you've ever wondered if you or a loved one has ADD | | | | of time and often show from an early age, although in |
| ADHD this is one series of articles you won't want to | | | | some cases the symptoms don't show until the child |
| miss. | | | | starts school. |
| There are six different types of ADD according to | | | | Despite the type of ADD/ADHD your child has these |
| Daniel G. Amen author of Healing ADD. However | | | | core symptoms will be present. If your child displays |
| there are a few core symptoms that are common to | | | | any of these core symptoms there is a strong |
| all types of ADD: | | | | likelihood that your child has ADD. If this is the case it is |
| 1. A short attention span for routine tasks. They can | | | | advisable to have your child evaluated by a competent |
| pay attention to things that interest them personally, but | | | | professional. |
| boring, routine tasks such as schoolwork, homework | | | | Another important thing to do is to educate yourself |
| and chores won't hold their attention for very long. | | | | about ADD and the best way to do that is by reading. |
| 2. Disorganized - Taking a look at the bedroom, closet | | | | Amazon has literally hundreds of books on ADD |
| and personal possessions of a child and you'll get a | | | | ADHD. Choose a few that appeal to you and start |
| good clue as to whether the child suffers from ADD | | | | reading. |
| or not. Their closets look like a jumble sale and you | | | | Articles are also a quick and easy way to learn more |
| could swear that a bomb has just gone off in their | | | | about any topic. Some excellent audio articles, slide |
| rooms. | | | | shows etc. |
| 3. They don't follow through and complete the tasks | | | | |