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Many of my readers can probably remember that exact phrase flying from their mouth at a child who seemed frustrating to deal with at best. Unfortunately, for a child who must live with the disability, I have chosen to address this week paying attention, sitting still, and keeping focus on a task at hand can be next to impossible.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological based condition that affects a child's physical, social, and emotional well-being, as the result of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity that is exhibited at a rate abnormal for the child's age. Each child will experience different symptoms, some worse than others will. Different names have been applied to describe this baffling disorder, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Brain Damage, Minimal Brain Damage, Hyperkinesis, Hyperactivity, and Organic Driveness. Regardless of the name applied, the cause of Attention Deficit Disorder remains unknown, although research has led to some exciting breakthroughs. It has been determined that disruption of the pathway involving dopamine and serotonin, two neurotransmitters in the brain, are involved. The basic ingredient for Attention Deficit Disorder seems to be genetics, running in families, even though the pattern of inheritance seems to be unclear. Prenatal risks and birth complications may be indicated in some cases. Environmental factors, such as diet, toxins, and parenting techniques, affect symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder but are NOT a result of it. Needless to say, a child that receives a multitude of support, unconditional love and understanding will fare much better than a child who is hit or called names for their behavior. Attention Deficit Disorder is marked by a list of chronic behaviors that last at least 6 months, occurring prior to the age of seven years. Four subtypes of Attention Deficit Disorder have been determined and include the following: 1. ADHD-Inattentive Type experiences at least six of the following:
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