Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder. This position has been controversial since many reject the diagnosis of deficit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder say there is enough evidence of neurological differences, or no medical tests to diagnose ADD ADHD, or that the criteria diagnosis is too broad. But the fact of the matter is that there are measurable neurological differences, and there are several good tests available to physicians and psychologists are available to diagnose the disorder. At the moment we simply report that there is an enormous amount of research to support the claim that, in fact, hyperactivity Attention deficit is a neurological disease. Much of this information is available at the ADHD Information Library for parents to read more. Deficit Attention Hyperactivity Disorder, often called ADD or ADHD, is a diagnostic label that we give to children and adults who have significant problems in four main areas their lives: the lack of attention – people with ADHD are often easily distracted and have trouble concentrating on a task that is only moderately interesting.
Impulsiveness – Approximately 50% of people with ADHD are impulsive, they do or say things without thinking about the consequences first.
Hyperactivity – about 50% of People with ADHD are hyperactive. That means they have an excessive motor activity, not directed toward a goal.
Boredom – people with ADD are easily bored with mundane activities such as cleaning rooms or doing homework. The work should be exciting to capture the attention. Talk to your pediatrician or family physician if you suspect your child has some of these problems. You can learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder Add NewIdeas.net Library Information ADHD.
Douglas Cowan, Psy.D., is a family therapist who has been working with ADHD children and their families since 1986. He is the clinical director of the ADHD Information Library’s family of seven web sites, including http://www.newideas.net, helping over 350,000 parents and teachers learn more about ADHD each year. Dr. Cowan also serves on the Medical Advisory Board of VAXA International of Tampa, FL., is President of the Board of Directors for KAXL 88.3 FM in central California, and is President of NewIdeas.net Incorporated.
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