| Both children and adults can suffer from ADD | | | | level of hyperactivity displayed in young sufferers. |
| (technically known as Attention Deficient Disorder), in | | | | Usually, these younger victims are prescribed Ritalin to |
| fact, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, or Adult ADD | | | | control sudden bursts of erratic energy. |
| ADHD is growing in incidences and prevalence. | | | | Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder |
| Most men and women with Adult Attention Deficit | | | | The diagnostic tools and protocols set in place for |
| Disorder may have even had the childhood version of | | | | diagnosing children with the condition are the same |
| the condition which went undiagnosed for years. | | | | used for diagnosing adults. As stated earlier, many |
| Early diagnosis is crucial however, as it can help an | | | | symptoms of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder show up |
| individual maintain and curb the symptoms that often | | | | in early childhood. |
| interfere with everyday activities and daily living. | | | | This fact alone can be used to establish an ADD |
| Symptoms of AADD/ADHD | | | | pattern. |
| Whether you are a child or an adult the symptoms of | | | | However, the diagnosis can become difficult if the |
| ADD are relatively the same. The only difference | | | | primary symptom of the childhood ADD/ADHD was |
| between childhood ADD/ADHD and the adult version | | | | more in behavioral manifestations, than in a more |
| is that it symptoms can get worse due to the fact that | | | | noticeable form, like hyperactivity. |
| new demands placed on adults often exacerbate the | | | | The main diagnostic tools are primarily base don |
| disorder. | | | | behaviors. For instance people, with Attention Deficit |
| The primary sign of the disorder is an inability to | | | | Disorder tend to lack focus, not only with tasks but in |
| concentrate that goes well beyond an average | | | | life. They procrastinate, are habitually late and flit from |
| person's propensity towards inattentiveness. Because | | | | job to job or even, partner to partner. |
| it has more to do with an actual imbalance in the brain | | | | Many who come in to seek help have left behind them |
| than the periodic lapses in attention experienced by us | | | | a trail of angry and disillusioned partners and relatives |
| all, they symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder can | | | | and aren't quite sure how to place themselves on the |
| manifest almost all the time and be every disruptive to | | | | road to wellness. |
| an individual's life and the life of those around them. | | | | How to control Attention Deficit Disorder |
| Some other primary symptoms of ADD/ADHD are: | | | | ADD/HD is thought to be a biological condition, most |
| Trouble following directions | | | | often inherited, that affects certain types of brain |
| Lack of organizational skills | | | | functioning. There is no cure for ADD/ADHD. When |
| Can't complete deadlines | | | | properly diagnosed and treated, ADD/ADHD can be |
| Extremely forgetful | | | | well managed, leading to increased satisfaction in life |
| Exhibits emotional, work related behavioral and | | | | and significant improvements in daily functioning. Many |
| social problems | | | | individuals with ADD/ADHD lead highly successful and |
| Depression | | | | happy lives. An accurate diagnosis is the first step in |
| Anger problems | | | | learning to effectively manage ADD/ADHD. |
| Anxiety | | | | Many people who suffer from ADD are more apt to |
| Inability sitting still | | | | develop certain psychological ailments. Whether |
| Although these signs can manifest in children and | | | | Attention Deficit Disorder is an actual causation or an |
| adults alike, where the differences come in with the | | | | extension of the ailment is not known. |