The body content of your post goes here. You may have heard the term ADHD before, but you may not know more than it is a condition that makes it hard for people to focus. That is one aspect of ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a disorder of the brain that can affect how one pays attention, controls themselves, and even the inability to sit quietly for an extended amount of time. This can develop mainly in young children and teens, and if not dealt with can continue throughout your adult life as well.
While it is the most common mental disorder to diagnose, ADHD is more likely to be developed with boys rather than girls, and is usually caught early on in school, mainly from the child having difficulty focusing on tasks. There is no cure or any prevention of ADHD, but if spotted early enough to develop good habits and a well laid out treatment plan, managing and living with ADHD does not have to be difficult or stressful. It is important to educate yourself if you intend to help manage yours or your child’s ADHD symptoms.
If you suspect your child of having developed ADHD you can look for certain symptoms they may be expressing or showing. These shaving developed ADHD you can look for certain symptoms they may be expressing or showing. These symptoms are typically grouped into three different types; inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and a combination of the two. Some symptoms to be on the lookout for a child with ADHD can include:
• They are easily distracted
• Difficulties organizing daily tasks
• Will not pay attention, or sit still
• Does not appear to listen or follow direction
• Makes careless mistakes by lack of attention
• Forgets daily tasks and activities/ loses items
• Tendency to daydream
• Fidgets, bounces and squirms when required to sit/ always moving
• Constant talking
• Lack of patience
• Interrupts others
Some of these symptoms, if left undetected, can form into more serious problems and symptoms for adults that have been left to suffer with ADHD. Some of the tell-tale symptoms to be on the lookout for with adults dealing with ADHD can include:
• Trouble being and staying organized
• Low self-esteem
• Forgetful
• Typically late to things
• Anxiety
• Easily frustrated/irritated, has trouble controlling anger
• Impulsive
• Extreme mood swings
• Procrastination
• Easily bored
• Addiction or substance abuse
• Depression
• Difficulty concentrating while reading
• Consistent relationship problems
You may remember ADHD by another name, ADD or attention deficit disorder, which was changed in the 1990s. While there is no exact cause as to why ADHD develops in some individuals, there are some factors that may be linked to it, including:
• Family history/ genes
• Poor prenatal care such as poor nutrition, drinking, smoking or drug use during pregnancy
• Exposure to chemicals and toxins
• Brain changes or injuries
Some causes have been rumored to cause ADHD such as sugar intake, a stressful home life or school, too much exposure to TV and certain food allergies. These do no cause ADHD. While ADHD does not cause any physical harm to an individual, it can make life a little more complicated or difficult at times if left untreated. If you suspect yourself or a child has ADHD consulting with an
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