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