| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a | | | | these behavior patterns at some time or the other so |
| chronic disorder which affects millions of children and | | | | there is no reason to worry as long they are doing well |
| can continue into adulthood. This disorder has problems | | | | in school or otherwise. However when this behavior |
| associated with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive | | | | runs into adulthood it can be more problematic as the |
| behavior which can affect every aspect of life and | | | | inability to control the senses, mood swings, hot temper, |
| these children often struggle with low self esteem, | | | | intense outbursts of anger, blurting out rude remarks, |
| poor performance at school or troubled personal | | | | inability to deal with stress and having troubled |
| relations. | | | | relationships can reduce the self esteem of a person |
| Certain psycho stimulant drugs may be prescribed to | | | | and create complexes in the person. |
| treat these symptoms but though these drugs can | | | | Conclusion |
| relieve the symptoms they cannot cure the disorder | | | | Many parents blame themselves for this problem but |
| and can in fact create side effects. The most crucial | | | | research show that structural changes in the brain and |
| part of treatment lies in support from the family, | | | | certain environmental factors contribute to the disorder. |
| community and school. | | | | The problem can also be hereditary and due to |
| Content | | | | maternal smoking or exposure to toxins. Most people |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder have | | | | with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder greatly |
| symptoms which can be broadly classifies as | | | | benefit from counseling provided by psychiatrist, |
| Inattention and Hyperactivity impulsive behavior. If a | | | | psychologist, social workers or other health care |
| child shows problems in school and not at home or | | | | professionals. Some people might be facing other |
| vice versa then they cannot be said to have signs of | | | | conditions like anxiety disorder or depression which can |
| the disorder. In most of the children diagnosed with | | | | range from mild to severe and cannot be ignored. |
| ADHD the signs and symptoms appear before the | | | | Family therapy or involvement of parents and siblings |
| age of seven. The signs of Inattention can include | | | | can help the person to deal with the stress as well as |
| making careless mistakes in school all the time, | | | | by getting support from a network of social groups of |
| difficulties in sustaining attention, does not listen even | | | | families dealing with similar problems. Counseling can |
| when spoken to directly, has problems organizing | | | | include all these things along with parental skill training in |
| tasks, avoids or dislikes tasks that require mental | | | | helping parents deal with their child's behavior and |
| effort, frequently loses things, very forgetful, can be | | | | social training skills for the child. There are strong |
| easily distracted and has difficulty completing tasks. | | | | medications used for treating complicated disorders |
| Hyperactivity-impulsiveness includes fidgety behavior, | | | | but these can have side effects like decreased |
| difficulty in playing quietly, restlessness, difficulty in | | | | appetite, weight loss, and nervousness, sleeping |
| waiting for his turn, often interrupting others | | | | problems, jerky muscle movements or liver problems in |
| conversations, talking excessively, always on the go | | | | some cases. |
| and answering out of time. Most healthy children show | | | | |