Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Adults also do suffer from ADHD if they were not diagnosed at childhood and went untreated.
Known facts
Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: It is hard for the individual to organize or finish a task, to pay attention to details, or to follow instructions or conversations. The person is easily distracted or forgets details of daily routines.
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: The person fidgets and talks a lot. It is hard to sit still for long (e.g., for a meal or while doing homework). Smaller children may run, jump or climb constantly. The individual feels restless and has trouble with impulsivity. Someone who is impulsive may interrupt others a lot, grab things from people, or speak at inappropriate times. It is hard for the person to wait their turn or listen to directions. A person with impulsiveness may have more accidents and injuries than others.
Combined Presentation: Symptoms of the above two types are equally present in the person.
The predominant cause of ADHD is genetics; meaning you were simply born that way. Additionally,Brain injury, exposure to environmental risks (e.g., lead) during pregnancy or at a young age alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery and low birth weight have been identified by scientists as other possible causes of ADHD. Because symptoms can change over time, the presentation may change over time as well. In addition to genetics, scientists are studying other possible causes and risk factors including:
Diagnosis Deciding if a child has ADHD is a process with several steps. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other problems, like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms. One step of the process involves having a medical exam, including hearing and vision tests to rule out other problems with symptoms like ADHD. Diagnosing ADHD usually includes a checklist for rating ADHD symptoms and taking a history of the child from parents, teachers, and sometimes, the child (mayo Clinic).
With accurate diagnosis and the right medication and in some cases, psychotherapy or both, you can become your
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