| tion Deficit Disorder, commonly referred to as ADD, is | | | | From a child’s point of view, ADD can be very |
| sometimes thought to be an epidemic among | | | | frustrating. Although they want to be good and control |
| today’s children. Actually only occurring in 3% to | | | | themselves, they are easily pulled off task by every |
| 5% of children, ADD can be a difficult disorder for | | | | little noise and interruption. As parents, you may |
| children and parents to deal with. | | | | perceive the environment as being quiet and calm; |
| For years, physicians and specialists have been unable | | | | however, to a child suffering from ADD, they will hear |
| to supply an exact cause of ADD – only that it | | | | cars drive by, dogs bark, and neighbors playing in their |
| is a disorder that is represented by symptoms of | | | | yards, to the point of absolute disruption. While we |
| inattention, impulsive behavior, and sometimes | | | | may be able to tune these things out unconsciously, |
| hyperactivity. However, in the last few years, more | | | | ADD creates a funnel, sending these distractions |
| doctors are looking to neurological issues as being a | | | | straight to your child. |
| possible cause. More information on this is provided in | | | | The important thing in dealing with ADD is to |
| ebook 2 of “Attention Deficit Disorder | | | | acknowledge your child’s behavior is not |
| Explained – From Child to Adult”. | | | | always a conscious decision. At times, they will bolt |
| The primary misconception regarding ADD is that it | | | | from their seat or become disorderly; however, this is |
| does not actually exist; it is the result of parents | | | | the ADD acting, not your child. They will need you to |
| wanting to drug their children instead of dealing with | | | | be understanding and loving, instead of harsh and |
| them. The truth is, however, that a child with ADD | | | | judgmental. It is our responsibility as parents to guide |
| exhibits much more than common childhood | | | | our children through life; you can not guide if you sit on |
| activeness. With ADD, the key is | | | | a pedestal, constantly reprimanding those beneath you. |
| “excessive” behavior – excessive | | | | To ensure your child grows with good self-esteem |
| inattention, excessive impulsiveness, and excessive | | | | and a positive self-image, you should refrain from being |
| hyperactivity. Although most children will display a small | | | | overly negative and callous. We have all heard the |
| amount of each of these characteristics, when they | | | | saying, “love the sinner, hate the sin.” |
| become extreme and hamper everyday tasks, they | | | | Religion aside, this should be the frame of mind in |
| become a problem. This is where treatment becomes | | | | dealing with a child with ADD – the child needs |
| necessary for the child to perform common | | | | your love, the actions caused from ADD are the |
| responsibilities, such as schoolwork, without the | | | | problem. |
| distractions of ADD. | | | | |