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ADHD About ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderADHD or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that most commonly is diagnosed in childhood, but is also identified in adulthood. Common symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, problems with listening, frequently losing and forgetting things, having significant difficulty sitting still, frequently switching between tasks without completing them, and talking a lot. People with ADHD might have difficulty planning, organizing, shifting their attention, coming up with ways of approaching problems, being easily overwhelmed with busy environments, and managing time and appointments. For some people, the condition may appear in the form of having difficulty focusing or concentrating and daydreaming a lot, without being particularly hyperactive. For others, it may appear in the form of acting very impulsively, being restless, being hyperactive, and acting very impatiently. Some people experience a combination of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Additionally, the symptoms occur in more than one place, for example both at school (or work) and at home. Treatment for ADHD often includes medications, behavioral modification techniques, and psychotherapy for the child and the family/caregivers. Unfortunately, if left untreated, children with ADHD will often show poorer performance in school, and may really struggle to manage their behaviors in adaptive ways. |
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