| The neurotransmitters are specific chemicals | | | | restlessness of hands or feet, excessive |
| that help the brain to regulate the behavior | | | | fidgeting, problems in playing or focusing on |
| of a person. Researches have shown that the | | | | activities, or excessive talking. |
| rate at which the brain uses glucose is lower | | | | |
| in individuals who are suffering from | | | | Symptoms due to impulsiveness include |
| Attention Deficit Disorder in comparison to | | | | interrupting a conversation, impatience in |
| people who are not affected by ADD. | | | | waiting their turn, or blurting out answers |
| | | | even before the question is completed. |
| Symptoms commonly found among children with | | | | |
| ADD are inattentiveness, impulsive behavior | | | | Adults with ADD are prone to risk-taking, |
| and hyperactivity. Children with Attention | | | | careless or impulsive behavior, and |
| Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder find it | | | | difficulty with time management and |
| difficult to do their homework or any | | | | organization. They often show an inability to |
| assigned task, and even in holding | | | | structure their lives and to plan complex |
| conversation. Those with ADHD often take part | | | | daily tasks, and also difficulty in |
| in risky activities and therefore suffer two | | | | self-control and self-motivation. |
| to four times the rate of accidental injuries | | | | |
| as do children or adults without ADD. | | | | ADD is very difficult to diagnose and treat |
| | | | in younger people as it is sometimes related |
| Some of the symptoms of inattentiveness | | | | with mood disorders, employment issues, |
| include making careless mistakes in homework | | | | substance abuse, relationship problems or |
| or activities, difficulty in focusing on | | | | other psychological disorders. Previously it |
| completing activities, difficulty in | | | | was believed that children and adolescents |
| performing tasks, not listening, and being | | | | would grow out of ADD but now it is clear to |
| forgetful in daily activities. | | | | psychologists that if ADD is not treated in |
| | | | childhood then it can create problems for the |
| Some of the symptoms of hyperactivity include | | | | patient or his family. |