Executive summary about ADD symptoms by Abhishek Agarwal
Children diagnosed with ADD exhibit impulsive behavior that can manifest itself in many ways, including running away from their desks, getting distracted towards other classroom happenings and losing focus on the task at hand besides given answers to questions that were not asked; all these are common traits of ADD affected kids.
ADD affected boys are different from girls diagnosed with the same condition: while boys are usually more active, girls exhibit short attention span in class but the similarity is that both sexes are difficult to manage due to unruly behavior they exhibit, which can make them aggressive to the extent of being abusive.
ADD Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Executive summary about ADD symptoms by Michael Russell
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is the older, more common name for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is broken down into three subcategories, or types. These are the Predominately Hyperactive Type, the Predominately Inattentive Type, and the Combined Type.
The Predominately Hyperactive Type is the type that caused the medical profession to change the disease's name from ADD to ADHD. A child with this type of ADHD is often overlooked in the school setting because they are quiet and cooperative with the teacher. This type also happens to be the most common type of ADHD.
ADHD is difficult to diagnose because there are other disorders or stress at home that may cause symptoms similar to ADHD. The first step to receiving an accurate diagnosis is to pay attention to your child. If your child only seems to act up or run around when you are getting ready to leave, it is unlikely that your child has ADHD and instead is just excited. If, however, your child frequently runs around uncontrollably no matter where you are, then he or she may have ADHD.
It is important to keep an accurate record of your child's actions if you suspect ADHD, the doctor will ask you several questions about your child's actions and if there is any stress at home. Many people don't realize their children can be just as affected by financial problems as an adult. They may not even realize their children know of and understand the problem.
For example some asthma medications have been shown to cause hyperactivity in some children. Other adults who see your child on a regular basis, usually school teachers but may also include friends' parents, may also be interviewed for their observations of your child.
If, after all this, your doctor is not sure about ADHD, your child may be referred to a neurologist, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist, depending on what your doctor may think could be the problem instead. If your doctor suspects Tourette's syndrome or another neurological problem, your child will see the neurologist.
Current treatments for ADHD include medications, if needed, behavior therapy, and parental education. The most common medication for ADHD is Ritalin, a stimulant.
The most recent risk discovered with antidepressant use in children was an increased risk of suicide. This often includes support groups, and a parenting class specially geared toward parents of ADHD children so they may learn a better way of disciplining their child.
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