ADHD

= **//__ADHD__//**   = =What is ADHD? =

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(or ADHD) is a comorbid disorder**.** It is relevant in 8-10% of children and adolescents. It also is very heritable disorder. Boys are about three times more likely to be diagnosed with it. People with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They may know what is expected of them, but may not be able to carry out with is because they can't sit still, or pay attention. - =What are the Causes? = The cause of ADHD is still unknown. Some think it is an issues with mothers that smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs during pregnancy. It is also a genetic condition that can be contracted from the parents. Its does run in families, and is fairly common for a next generation. Some also think that it was a cause of the food from the 70's or 80's. Although food now a days does not cause it.

- =** The General Public Perception and Myths ** =

Myths of ADHD:
 * 1) ﻿Its is not a real Disorder
 * 2) False it is.
 * 3) Its is a Disorder of Childhood
 * 4) False, it affects people through a good portion of life.
 * 5) Children are over medicated
 * 6) This all depends on your point of view on the subject
 * 7) Poor parenting is a Cause
 * 8) This False to the extent that parenting has an affect and does not cause it
 * 9) Girls are less likely to get ADHD
 * 10) This is True about a third less likely

-- =﻿Medication And Links to other Disorders = There are three different known modes of treatment for ADHD. One is behavior modifacation. Behavior modifacation is a sereies of intervntions or therapy's the the patient goes through in order to reduce some of the problems. Another method is medication. Medication is very effectice in reducing signs of ADHD, although there are side effects, many are very rare. And finally is educational intervention which teaches them about what they might go through and how to handle it. There is only one other major disorder that this is related to and that is ADD.

Links:

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