| Many people do not typically understand much about | | | | the results can be detrimental. |
| the complex manner of Attention Deficit Disorder. | | | | Because boys are typically more hyperactive than girls |
| While the disorder is based on many physiological | | | | are, it was believed that ADHD only affected boys. |
| things, it carries a great deal of other ramifications. | | | | This is a myth that has recently been shattered, now it |
| Many people do not really understand the differences | | | | is realized that that children of any gender can have |
| between ADHD and ADD. ADD (Attention Deficit | | | | ADD and it does not always go away as they reach |
| Disorder) is basically the lack of attention in the patient. | | | | the age of adult. One thing that has been noticed is |
| ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) is a | | | | that girls will more often have ADD instead of ADHD, |
| condition in which the patient has visible impulsivity or | | | | and it is often diagnosed wrongly as depression |
| hyperactivity. While, there are many other symptoms | | | | instead of the disorder. |
| that come with any type of ADD, the above are the | | | | ADD does not cause problems and distractions that |
| two most common symptoms and features. | | | | are obvious, therefore, it is not widely recognized and |
| Over the years, the picture painted of ADD was of a | | | | could go on for many years before the problem is |
| child that is driving his or her parents and teachers | | | | ever realized. Early diagnosis with either disorder is |
| crazy, bouncing off the walls. Of the two types of | | | | extremely important. There are many symptoms |
| disorders, ADHD is most commonly diagnosed, for the | | | | parents, teachers, and doctors should be watching for, |
| simple reason that those with ADHD have more visible | | | | such as academic issues, though this is not always the |
| symptoms than those with ADD. ADHD is very | | | | case. Some children have no problems in getting good |
| noticeable because it comes with the creation of a | | | | grades and doing their work. One thing that should be |
| good deal of distractions within the classroom. | | | | carefully watched is their social and emotional |
| Therefore, it gets a good deal of attention and can be | | | | interactions. Things to watch for are how well they get |
| recognized easier. This does not mean that ADD is | | | | along with other children, how organized they are, if |
| not destructive; it is, just less visible. | | | | they are overly messy, or if they cannot sit still. |
| When a person is suffering from ADD, they will often | | | | It is important to understand that these symptoms do |
| seem disorganized and spacey. You may often find | | | | not necessary mean they have ADHD or ADD, |
| them simply staring out a window while in the | | | | however, they should be watched closely and |
| classroom, and seem like they are never really there. | | | | discussed with a doctor. Mental and psychological |
| This is the hardest form of the disorder to diagnose | | | | health of your child is just as crucial as any other part |
| and patients who have ADD often go for many years, | | | | of their health. If something just does not seem right, |
| unknowingly having it. However, with a wandering mind, | | | | have them checked out as soon as possible. |