| ADHD is caused by changes in brain chemicals called | | | | Brain Injury. |
| neurotransmitters. These chemicals help send | | | | Food Additives and Sugar. |
| messages between nerve cells in the brain. The | | | | Genetic factors. |
| neurotransmitter dopamine (pronounced: doe | | | | Protein deficiency |
| -puh-meen), for example, stimulates the brain's | | | | Signs and Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity |
| attention centers. ADHD arises from a combination of | | | | Disorder |
| various genes, many of which affect dopamine | | | | Common Sign and Symptoms of Attention Deficit |
| transporters. Dopamine transporter levels that indicate | | | | Hyperactivity Disorder |
| ADHD, but the brain's ability to produce dopamine itself | | | | Inattention. |
| .The estimated contribution of non genetic factors to | | | | Hyperactivity. |
| the contribution of all cases of ADHD is 20 percent. | | | | Impulsivity. |
| The few environmental factors implicated fall in the | | | | Distractibility. |
| realm of biohazards and include alcohol, tobacco | | | | Forgetfulness in daily activities. |
| smoke, and lead poisoning. Complications during | | | | Fidgeting or squirming. |
| pregnancy and birth-including premature birth -might | | | | Difficulty remaining seated. |
| also play a role. It has been observed that women | | | | Excessive running or climbing. |
| who smoke while pregnant are more likely to have | | | | Difficulty playing quietly. |
| children with ADHD. This could be related to the fact | | | | Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| than nicotine is known to cause hypoxia (lack of | | | | Common Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity |
| oxygen) in utero , but it could also be that ADHD | | | | Disorder |
| women have more probabilities to smoke both in | | | | ADHD is treated most effectively, and cost efficiently, |
| general and during pregnancy, being more likely to | | | | with medication ( dexedrine ,dextrostat,metadate ER |
| have children with ADHD due to genetic factors. | | | | and Ritalin ). |
| Children who live in old buildings in which lead still exists | | | | Psychotherapy is another option for ADHD. |
| in the plumbing or in lead paint that has been painted | | | | Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs during pregancy |
| over may be at risk. Attention disorders are caused by | | | | may help prevent a higher risk of developing ADHD or |
| refined sugar or food additives, or that symptoms of | | | | similar behaviour in offspring |
| ADHD are exacerbated by sugar or food additives. | | | | Stimulants are the best-known treatments - they've |
| Causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | | | | been used for more than 50 years in the treatment of |
| Common Causes and Risk factors of Attention Deficit | | | | ADHD. |
| Hyperactivity Disorder : | | | | Use a chart to list goals and track positive behaviors, |
| Smoking. | | | | then reward your child's efforts. Be sure the goals are |
| Alcohol. | | | | realistic. |