ADHD

            Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
             Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavior.
             disorder diagnosed in children and teens. ADHD refers to a group of symptoms that begin.
             in early childhood and can continue into adulthood, causing difficulties at home, at school,.
             at work, and within the community if not recognized and treated. I chose this topic.
             because now it seems that everyone has this disorder because of tv and the quick and.
             meaningless images we are bombarded with by it everyday. I wanted to learn more about.
             this topic: the causes, the symptoms, and the treatment. .
             The exact cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not known.
             However, inherited genetic factors are likely responsible. A specific has not been directly.
             linked to ADHD, but a relationship is suspected between symptoms and brain structure,.
             which influences temperament, the function of chemicals in the brain that help regulate.
             attention and activity (dopamine and norepinephrine), abnormal function of the prefrontal.
             cortical lobe that causes problems with attention and impulse control, certain enviromental.
             factors, such as lead exposure, or having a mother who smoked or drank alcohol during.
             pregnancy, may also contribute to the risk of developing ADHD. There is no evidence to.
             support claims that ADHD is caused by too much sugar or allergies to specific foods.
             Very few children react to food coloring or food additives. Many other myths about.
             ADHD circulate among parents, child care workers, and the media. Discuss any questions.
             or concerns you have about these issues with a health professional. .
             The three groups of ADHD symptoms are inattention, impulsiveness, and.
             hyperactivity. Inattention is the most common symptom. In addition to having difficulty.
             paying attention, people with this ADHD symptom often are unable to consistently focus,.
             remember, and organize. They may be careless and have a hard time starting and.