One can never have enough information on ADHD. What I have learned is there are several different causes, types, and treatments for ADHD. Keep in mind what you may not be aware of, may lead you to make the wrong decisions.
ADHD is short for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It's a pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. With this disorder it most commonly found in children but can stay well into adulthood by a 10-40 percent chance. This disorder is most commonly found in boys rather than girls.
Yes, there are treatments for ADHD. Treatments would be medication, life style changes, counseling, and/or behavior modifications. The safer of the treatments would be medication and behavior therapy except that pre-schoolers should not have medication if that's the case then talk to your doctor.
Although studies haven't proven it's not safe to take pills for more than three years, they suggest that you don't in case a problem does occur. If you've been talking medications for a few years or know someone who has, have them talk to their doctor if they aren't sure what the long-term or short-term effects could be.
If your child has problems interrupting during a conversation, is disorganized or does not think about the consequences of their actions, then he or she could have impulsiveness.
Inattention is where the person has difficulty listening and paying attention, is easily distracted, and doesn't finish work.
If your child has the inability to sit still, fidgets and squirms, is restless and has restless sleep or climbs on things, he or she could have hyperactivity.
These three things are all related to ADHD behavior in one way or another.
ADHD and Other Disorders
ADHD is associated to other disorders. These disorders include oppositional defiant disorder/conduct order, primary disorder of vigilance, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. These disorders along with ADHD have things to do with the behavior of a person and how much control they have over it, which generally isn't a lot.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is an ongoing pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures.
Conduct Disorder is behavioral problems such as physical aggression, destructiveness, truancy, lying, vandalism, stealing, and cruelty to that of humans and animals.
Primary Disorder of Vigilance is the same as ADHD but with the person appearing to be hyperactive to stay alert. Over time the symptoms become worse.
Bipolar Disorder is where the person has episodes of abnormally elevated moods. This is clinically referred to as mania, or if it is milder, then it's called hypomania.
Anxiety Disorder is a persistent or irrational fear that could be accompanied by headaches, sweating, hypertension, and/or palpitations.
Causes of ADHD
Although the specific cause for ADHD is not yet known, there are still other causes such as genetics. Genetics make up for 75 percent of the causes for ADHD. Another cause is the environment. Its pollution and toxins harm the brain.
Pregnancy can also be a cause of ADHD. If the mother is around chemicals while carrying a child in their stomach it could get to the unborns' head and cause problems leading to ADHD.
ADHD is short for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It's a pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. With this disorder it most commonly found in children but can stay well into adulthood by a 10-40 percent chance. This disorder is most commonly found in boys rather than girls.
Yes, there are treatments for ADHD. Treatments would be medication, life style changes, counseling, and/or behavior modifications. The safer of the treatments would be medication and behavior therapy except that pre-schoolers should not have medication if that's the case then talk to your doctor.
Although studies haven't proven it's not safe to take pills for more than three years, they suggest that you don't in case a problem does occur. If you've been talking medications for a few years or know someone who has, have them talk to their doctor if they aren't sure what the long-term or short-term effects could be.
If your child has problems interrupting during a conversation, is disorganized or does not think about the consequences of their actions, then he or she could have impulsiveness.
Inattention is where the person has difficulty listening and paying attention, is easily distracted, and doesn't finish work.
If your child has the inability to sit still, fidgets and squirms, is restless and has restless sleep or climbs on things, he or she could have hyperactivity.
These three things are all related to ADHD behavior in one way or another.
ADHD and Other Disorders
ADHD is associated to other disorders. These disorders include oppositional defiant disorder/conduct order, primary disorder of vigilance, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. These disorders along with ADHD have things to do with the behavior of a person and how much control they have over it, which generally isn't a lot.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is an ongoing pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures.
Conduct Disorder is behavioral problems such as physical aggression, destructiveness, truancy, lying, vandalism, stealing, and cruelty to that of humans and animals.
Primary Disorder of Vigilance is the same as ADHD but with the person appearing to be hyperactive to stay alert. Over time the symptoms become worse.
Bipolar Disorder is where the person has episodes of abnormally elevated moods. This is clinically referred to as mania, or if it is milder, then it's called hypomania.
Anxiety Disorder is a persistent or irrational fear that could be accompanied by headaches, sweating, hypertension, and/or palpitations.
Causes of ADHD
Although the specific cause for ADHD is not yet known, there are still other causes such as genetics. Genetics make up for 75 percent of the causes for ADHD. Another cause is the environment. Its pollution and toxins harm the brain.
Pregnancy can also be a cause of ADHD. If the mother is around chemicals while carrying a child in their stomach it could get to the unborns' head and cause problems leading to ADHD.
About the Author:
Marsha Haworth is the mother of a child with ADHD. She has faced many conflicts in this ongoing and extremely confusing disease and is managing. So if your confused on the subject of ADHD or just want more understanding, please visit http://adhdawareness.net
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