| The 21st century is the century which is | | | | that they undertake. |
| hallmarked by the maximum number of | | | | |
| inventions, discoveries, innovations and | | | | 2) They have difficulty in sustaining |
| mind- blowing progress with the speed of | | | | attention in any tasks for a long time. |
| light. But as the world progresses to a new | | | | |
| phase the number of diseases an maladies | | | | 3) They often do not listen when spoken to |
| affecting humans too is increasing. One of | | | | |
| the diseases of the 21st century affecting | | | | 4) Such children refuse to follow |
| people especially children and youngsters is | | | | instructions and fail to finish the tasks |
| ADHD i.e. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity | | | | assigned to them. |
| Disorder. | | | | |
| | | | 5) They fail to organize their activities. |
| What is ADHD and what are the basic symptoms | | | | |
| of it: | | | | 6) They dislike getting engaged in activities |
| | | | which require prolonged mental effort. |
| The full form of ADHD is Attention-Deficit | | | | |
| Hyperactivity Disorder. Even though the | | | | 7) They are forgetful in nature. |
| attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder | | | | |
| (ADHD) is not fully defined anywhere but it | | | | 8) They are extremely hyperactive and |
| is indeed a psychological state of mind. ADHD | | | | restless. |
| is a disease that starts right from the | | | | |
| childhood. | | | | 9) They are very impulsive and can be easily |
| | | | distracted. |
| Summary of the main causes : | | | | |
| | | | ADHD mainly affects children up to the age of |
| 1) Genetic reason | | | | 7 years. Studies also show that boys are |
| | | | affected more that girls. |
| 2) Environmental reason | | | | |
| | | | The most important role in treating this |
| 3) Malnutrition | | | | disease is played by professional |
| | | | psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians. |
| 4) Disturbances in metabolism | | | | However they must avoid the problem of either |
| | | | over- diagnosing or under-diagnosing. |
| 5) Resistance to the thyroid hormone. | | | | |
| | | | They must use proper medical and |
| The most common symptoms in an infant are | | | | psychological tests and other techniques for |
| extreme restlessness, crying, they also show | | | | accurate diagnosis as well as treatment. |
| a very poor sleep patterns. The older | | | | There are several therapies, clinical trials |
| children have poor concentration they posses | | | | and stimulants that help in determining the |
| week memory, impulsiveness they are in a | | | | nature and degree of the disease. There are |
| hurry to do everything, generally lacks self | | | | also some drugs prescribed by the |
| esteem. Weak short term memory and they | | | | parishioners to decrease the effect of the |
| suffer from some abnormal sleep and appetite | | | | disease. Experts also recommend a proper and |
| problems. There are also different degrees of | | | | well balanced diet as a part of the treatment |
| severity. A good and healthy diet to your | | | | of ADHD. |
| child can prevent him from ADHD or | | | | |
| Attention-Deficit | | | | Conclusion: Though due to mass media and |
| | | | several other means of communication a lot |
| Summary of the symptoms : | | | | has been conveyed about ADHD. However still a |
| | | | lot needs to be done with respect to |
| 1) Children do not pay close attention to | | | | spreading awareness about the disease and its |
| details; make mistakes in whatever activities | | | | cure. |