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ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Definition
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prolonged condition that disturbs millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and spontaneous behavior. Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, distressed relationships and reduced performance in school. Symptoms sometimes diminish with age. On the other hand, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. But they can learn tactics to be successful.
Symptoms
• Trouble paying attention to details and inclination to make careless mistakes in school or other activities; generating work that is often messy and careless
• Easily confused by inappropriate stimuli and frequently interfering ongoing tasks to attend to trivial noises or events that are usually unnoticed by others
• Incapacity to sustain attention on tasks or activities
• Difficulty finishing schoolwork or paperwork or carrying out tasks that require concentration
• Regular shifts from one uncompleted activity to another
• Procrastination
• Disordered work habits
• Absent-mindedness in daily activities (for example, missing appointments, forgetting to bring lunch)
• Failure to complete tasks such as homework or tasks
• Frequent changes in conversation, not listening to others, not keeping one's mind on conversations, and not following particulars or instructions of activities in social situations
Treatment
The most effective ADHD treatment strategy take in a combination of pharmacological and behavior adjustment therapies. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on ADD treatment endorses this multi-modal approach. The success of this, or any ADHD treatment protocol, depends on an accurate ADD diagnosis and a clear understanding of the child's primary ADHD symptoms and connected behaviors.
More information at http://www.healthyplace.com/adhd/adhd-children/what-is-add-and-adhd-add-adhd-definition/
Related Articles:
http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/difference-between-add-and-adhd
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/10-symptoms-adult-adhd
http://www.healthyplace.com/adhd/adhd-children/adhd-treatments-treatment-for-attention-deficit-disorder/
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/basics/definition/con-20023647
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