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Attention Deficit
Attention deficit disorder also known as attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, or ADD and AD/HD for short, are used interchangeably and are really
one and the same. According to the ADD Association, approximately
4-6% of the country’s population, both children and adults, is affected with
this disorder.
In years past, children who appeared to be hyperactive,
irritable, or who did not “mind their elders” were considered to be the result
of poor parenting, too much TV, too much sugar, and neglect by teachers or
caregivers. Research has shown that this is just not so, and that these
behaviors are very likely to be caused by biological factors.
ADD disorder appears to run in families, and if one family member has
been diagnosed, then chances are greater that other family members have it too,
in greater numbers than the rest of the general population.
According to the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or
DSM-IV, some of the most common signs and symptoms of existing AD
are inability to stay focused on a task, short attention span, poor attention to
detail, failure to listen to when spoken to, failure to follow directions,
careless or reckless behavior, restlessness, fidgeting, constantly moving arms
and legs, not being able to sit still, or excessive talking. These symptoms are
not all present in every case and vary from person to person, and from child to
adult. A diagnosis of attention deficit must be made by a medical doctor or
psychiatrist, who can prescribe the proper treatment regimen, including
medications and counseling.
The most common medications used to treat ADD are those
called stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, or Dexedrine. This seems strange
because we think of stimulants as speeding you up instead of slowing you down,
but in children and in some adults, stimulants have the paradoxical, or opposite
effect. These medications have proven to be very effective for attention deficit
disorder and are routinely prescribed in addition to behavior modification and
individual therapy. Adults diagnosed with AD benefit from coaches
who can help them develop coping skills to improve organizational skills and
work more efficiently at home and on the job.
There are several online resources available to anyone wanting more information
on ADHD, diagnosis, and treatments in adults
and children. There is also quite a bit of controversy surrounding this
diagnosis and the medications used to treat it. Stimulants can have side
effects, and their use should be discussed with your health care provider, to
determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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