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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Adhd Information
Causes of ADHD
There are a variety of causes for poor attention, concentration and impulse control. A partial list would include the following:
- Immaturity and slow psychological development
- Learning disabilities such as dyslexia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low thyroid
- Low motivation
- Lack of sufficient sleep
- Poor nutrition
- Boredom due to lack of challenge
What Are the Symptoms of ADHD?
ADHD used to be known as attention deficit disorder , or ADD . In 1994, it was renamed ADHD and broken down into three subtypes, each with its own pattern of behaviors:
1. an inattentive type , with signs that include:
- inability to pay attention to details or a tendency to make careless errors in schoolwork or other activities
- difficulty with sustained attention in tasks or play activities
- apparent listening problems
- difficulty following instructions
- problems with organization
- avoidance or dislike of tasks that require mental effort
- tendency to lose things like toys, notebooks, or homework
- distractibility
- forgetfulness in daily activities
2. a hyperactive-impulsive type , with signs that include:
- fidgeting or squirming
- difficulty remaining seated
- excessive running or climbing
- difficulty playing quietly
- always seeming to be "on the go"
- excessive talking
- blurting out answers before hearing the full question
- difficulty waiting for a turn or in line
- problems with interrupting or intruding
3. a combined type , which involves a combination of the other two types and is the most common
How Is It Diagnosed of ADHD ?
To be considered for a diagnosis of ADHD:
- a child must display behaviors from one of the three subtypes before age 7
- these behaviors must be more severe than in other kids the same age
- the behaviors must last for at least 6 months
- the behaviors must occur in and negatively affect at least two areas of a child's life (such as school, home, day-care settings, or friendships)
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