Millions of children and adults suffer from Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is a term that has a household recall, but many people do not fully grasp what this learning disability really is. In an effort to
educate everyone better about ADHD, October has been announced as ADHD Awareness Month.
ADHD can affect any
race, age, gender, religious background, socio-economic background, and IQ. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in 2011 that 9.5 percent of children in the United States have ADHD. Boys have the condition two to three times more often than girls.
Usually ADHD is coupled with
anxiety disorder in 25-40 percent of adults and 30 percent in children.
Depression is also diagnosed and treated in 70 percent of those who suffer from ADHD.
Research has shown that
ADHD is hereditary and based in the brain. Many symptoms of ADHD are linked to certain brain areas. ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, immorality, family issues, insufficient teachers and school, too much TV, food allergies, and/or excessive sugar.
Sadly for those suffering from ADHD and don’t know they have it or have not treated it, ADHD might cause serious
learning disabilities and may prevent someone from graduating in school.
The symptoms associated with inattention in ADHD are: having a hard time following instructions, not listening, being easily distracted and bored after a few minutes, missing details, forgetting or losing things, constant daydreaming, and becoming easily confused.
The symptoms associated with hyperactivity in ADHD are: fidgeting in seats, non-stop
talking, playing or touching anything in sight, being in constant motion, acting inappropriately and being unable to do quiet activities or tasks.
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