Attention+Deficit+Hyperactivity+Disorder+(ADHD)

=**//Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -// //ADHD//** =



__3 different types of ADHD:__

 * 1) ===combined ADHD (the most common type), which involves all of the symptoms===
 * 2) ===inattentive(previously known as ADD), which is marked by impaired attention and concentration===
 * 3) ===hyperactive-impulsive ADHD, which is marked by hyperactivity without inattentiveness===

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 * ===genetics (cause in about 75 percent in all cases)===
 * ===evolutionary theories===
 * ===environmental===
 * ===diet===
 * ===social===

A person who has ADHD may have some or all of the following symptoms:

 * ===difficulty paying attention to details; work is often careless and messy===
 * ===easily distracted===
 * ===difficulty finishing schoolwork or paperwork===
 * ===frequent shifts from one uncompleted activity to another===
 * ===procrastination===
 * ===disorgani zed work habits===
 * ===forgetfulness in daily activities (for example, missing appointments, forgetting to bring lunch)===
 * ===[[image:pillsblogview.jpg width="123" height="99" align="right"]]frequent shifts in conversation, not listening to others===

** __Treatments:__ **
** Treatment for ADHD involves medications, therapy or a combination of the two. Recent research suggests th **** at combination treatment that includes both medication and therapy leads to the best outcomes. Most of the medications used to treat ADHD are from a class of drugs known as stimulants or psychostimulants. There are some side affects you may have from taking the medication such as, you may have trouble falling asleep if you take the medication too late in the day, can affect your appetite and you may be very hungry after you take your medicine. You may also loose some weight. In addition, some people also may have headaches or stomaches that usually disappear after a while. Some teens may experience something called rebound that occurs as the medicine is wearing off in the late afternoon. During that time you may be irritable and your ADD or ADHD symptoms may be worse. **

** __General Public Perception:__ **
===** Most of the general public (58%) and teachers (82%) think ADHD is more prevalent in boys. The general public and teachers think boys with ADHD are more likely than girls to have behavioral problems.While girls with ADHD are thought to have less noticeable problems than boys, such as being inattentive or feeling depressed. Four out of 10 teachers report more difficulty in recognizing ADHD symptoms in girls. An overwhelming majority of teachers and more than half of the public and parents think girls with ADHD are more likely to remain undiagnosed. ** ===

** "ADHD Guide Overview & Facts." //WebMD.2011.// **
** "ADHD Treatment" 2011. ** Books: Zeigler, Chris and Alex Zeigler. //A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from young survivors.// Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Cherish the Children. 2003.
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__**ADHD can be linked to the following mental disorders:**__
@Autism @Panic Disorder @Anti-Social @Depression