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