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Attention Deficit Disorder
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ADD, Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Attention Deficit or
Hyperactivity Disorder
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- Attention Deficit
disorder is a condition in which an individual exhibits a
decreased attention span. He or she can become easily
distracted, and have difficulty focusing on tasks. ADD is
often associated with hyperactivity -- fidgeting, excessive
talking, excessive activity level, impulsive and disruptive
behavior. The term ADD and this designation are generally
applied to children with this disorder, but may also refer
to adults.
- ADD has also become a catch-all classification
for a group of symptoms describing undesirable
behavior -- sometime eliciting unnecessary
medication in children in an attempt to eradicate or modify
behavioral problems.
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- Lack of attention to details
- Failure to complete tasks
- Easily distracted
- Poor listening skills
- Hyperactivity
- Fidgeting
- Disruptive
- Moves constantly
- Talks excessively
- Interrupts
others
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- True cause unknown
- Contributing factors
- Prematurity
- Exposure to prenatal toxins
- Brain injuries
- Genetic
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- Evaluation by psychologist or
psychiatrist
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- Behavior modification
- Parent counseling
- Psychotherapy
- Medications
- Dexedrine
(amphetamine)
- Ritalin
- Cylert
- Medication explanation: It seems contradictory to use an
amphetamine, i.e. a medication that normally "speeds one
up", in a person who is already overactive/energetic. The
theory is that by over stimulating certain parts of the
brain, they will tire and return to the normal
range.
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- A very large number of children
are receiving the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity.
There is a concern that it is being over diagnosed, and some
children are inappropriately being placed on medication.
Difficult home situations, learning disabilities, frustrated
teachers, and personality conflicts may lead to an
inappropriate diagnosis. When used for appropriate
children/adults, medication can be very beneficial and,
inappropriately, can lead to unwanted side effects and lack
of improvement.
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