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Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder

By: Jona

Attention Deficit Disorder is often misdiagnosed in children and sometimes in adults. In recent years Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD has been found in more children and adults because it is finally being recognized in the medical community by more teachers and surrounding adults.

ADD used to be considered a childhood disorder that would fade with adulthood; however, this is not the case. As more research studies are being performed on ADD other causes are being found. This is not to say that every child suspected of being ADD is actually going to be positive for the disorder. There are some children who have a more hyperactive lifestyle. They tend not to be able to sit still or pay attention in class, but it has more to do with being an active individual than the typical child.

There are several thoughts as to what causes Attention Deficit Disorder. Researchers believe that it is caused by heredity or pregnancy habits. Researchers also believe it could be caused by a distorted brain function. In other words, with ADD patients brain scans have shown that neural paths can be interrupted so that the messages don't get to the proper source which creates more impulsive, disorganized and lack of attention type behaviors.

Heredity is a consideration because one in every four children with the condition has at least one family member with ADD. It could be an older sibling and younger sibling shares the traits, or the mother or father. However, this research has largely been underdeveloped and there are no concrete answers.

Pregnancy habits have also been blamed for the Attention Deficit disorder in children. Smoking or alcohol is thought to be a cause during pregnancy for ADD. It could also be a childhood exposure. For example chemicals that a child is exposed to can be toxic. These chemicals then create an issue with the proper growth of cells in the body and create their own chemical imbalance.

As of yet the exact reasons or causes for Attention Deficit Disorder are not known. There are ways to work with ADD that can benefit a child or adult. As a person working with a sufferer of ADD it is also imperative that you understand what you may need to change to make their environment easier for them. In the past ADD sufferers have been placed in remedial classes because they are difficult to teach, but this is wrong and unnecessary.

Those with Attention Deficit Disorder do need to be reminded to stay on task more often than other children or adults. By understanding the disorder, it is easier to outline tasks for completion and make sure the student will stick to the assignment. Often breaking up tasks viewed as mundane, for these students such as reading with more active studies will help the individual stay on task. There are natural and medical remedies that can be sought as well to help. Medicines will usually calm the individual down and should only be used for severe cases of Attention Deficit Disorder.

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