ADHD-Jessy+S

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD  ** Description: ** ADHD is the most common neuropsychiatric disease in children. It can be described as the child having patterns of inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity. ADHD mostly affects the brain. For example, boys with ADHD have smaller, symmetrical brains compared to the brain of a normal boy. ADHD is also more common in boys than girls, for a reason scientists have yet to find out.  In order for a child to have ADHD; certain things must happen. Both parents of the child must be carriers or have ADHD themselves. There is no other genetic way to get ADHD. Ways to get it without genes are a low birth weight and suffering a head injury at a young age. They will make you more prone to the disorder and you can get it. Also, if a pregnant woman is exposed to toxins or drugs during pregnancy, the child has a higher chance of getting ADHD.
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 **Symptoms: **  · Easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch activities.   · Becomes bored easily, unless doing something enjoyable.  <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Daydream, easily confused, and move slowly. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Appears to not listen when spoken to. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Difficulty processing information. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Can’t follow instructions. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Fidget/Squirm. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Talk nonstop. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dash around, touch things. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Trouble sitting still. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Blurt out comments, act without thinking about consequences.

<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Daily Life: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Waking up, a person with ADHD would probably have their clothes lain out ahead of time. They would do this because it would be too distracting and troublesome to pick it out with limited time. Breakfast probably would probably change each day; some days they may want a buffet and other days they might just want a piece of toast. Going to school would be a problem for the person. They will probably have difficulty sitting still and focusing on the task. Most people with ADHD are terribly unorganized and wouldn’t be able to find assignments. The child may be behind everyone else on certain topics because they may not listen or understand. Upon getting home, the child will more than likely not do their homework, given that it is not enjoyable. They will playing video games, watch TV, or use the computer. Chores are also out of the question. They will not want to do something as boring as chores and will fall behind on housework. Bedtime will be even worse. Because there are so many thoughts going on in their head, the person will probably toss and turn all night long, thinking about random topics. When they finally fall asleep, the process starts all over again.

<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Diagnosis: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">ADHD is more than likely diagnosed by studying the behavior and thinking processes of the child/teen/adult. They look for: Constant motion, squirming and fidgeting, making careless mistakes, losing things, being easily distracted, and not finishing tasks. Given that the child has a lot or all of the symptoms could be diagnosed with ADHD.

<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Treatment: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">ADHD is generally treated with counseling and medication. A combination of both is said to be very effective. The combined treatment lowers anxiety, improves school performance, and supports part-child relationship. Medication consists of: stimulants, non-stimulants, and anti-depressants.

<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Research: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">There isn’t a lot of research being done on ADHD currently. When they do research it, they focus on the genetics of carriers and owners. They also pay attention to brain differences between a person without ADHD and a person with it.

<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Additional Facts: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Not all children with ADHD are hyperactive. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Boys generally have it more aggressively. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Parenting can change some symptoms <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">70-80% of children who have ADHD have it through their teen years and 50% of those have it until and possibly through adulthood.

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