ADHD

For instance, a child is trying to take a math test and he/she can't help but stare out the window or stare at the clock. Another example of a child suffering off ADD is when they are trying to read a book and they do not absorb anything. They have to read the same paragraph or page over and over before they absorb the information. All other kinds of thoughts are running through their heads, so basically they just stare at a page of words while they could be thinking about what they are doing after school.
             There is another kind of ADD. Imagine living in a fast- moving kaleidoscope, where sounds, images, and thoughts are constantly shifting. Feeling easily bored, yet helpless to keep your mind on the tasks you need to complete. Distracted by unimportant sights and sounds, your mind drives you from one thought or activity to the next. You are so wrapped up in a collage of thoughts and images that you don't notice when someone speaks to you.
             For many people, this is what it's like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They may be unable to sit still, plan ahead, finish tasks, or to be fully aware of what's going on around them. Unexpectedly- on some days and in some situations- they seem fine. This leads people to believe ADHD is controllable. As a result, the disorder can hurt their relationships with others in addition to disrupting their daily life, consuming energy, and diminishing self- esteem.
             According to doctors, ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders among children. Nearly half of the children with ADHD are boys (National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD). Most of the boys who have ADHD tend to have another condition called oppositional defiant disorder. This is where children may overreact or lash out when they feel bad about themselves. They may be stubborn, have temper tantrums, or act defiant. Children with this combination of problems are at risk of getting in trouble in school, and even with the police.