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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Medical Questions » Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
| Name: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| Also known as: ADHD |
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very complex behavior problem. A subtype is attention deficit disorder (ADD) in which there is no excess activity. |
Causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Patients are most commonly males who inherit the disorder from their fathers side of the family, and it affects between 3 to 8% of primary school students. Boys show more aggressive and impulsive symptoms, while girls seem to have a lack of attention due to daydreaming. |
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
These children are often fidgeting, unable to remain seated for long, unable to play quietly, easily distracted, unable to sustain attention, always impatient, have difficulty in following instructions, often move from one incomplete task to the next, talk excessively, often interrupt or intrude, do not seem to listen, have poor short term memory, often lose items and engage in physically dangerous activities. Most are average or above average in intelligence, but due to their genuine inability to pay attention and control their impulsiveness often do not take in all of the information in school. 30% have a reading disorder and 10-15% have other academic disabilities. |
Tests for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
No specific diagnostic tests. Final diagnosis usually made by a child psychiatrist. |
Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Psycho stimulant medication (eg. methylphenidate), behavior modification with the assistance of a psychologist, social skills training, family counseling and occupational therapy. Many professionals have conflicting ideas about the best form of treatment, and it is a process of trial and error to find the best treatment for an individual. Diet modification is commonly thought to be useful, but there is no evidence to support this.
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Complications of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder of its treatment
May lead to criminal activity in the teens and early adult life. |
Likely Outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Every individual will respond differently to treatment, but most grow out of the problem in the mid-teens. |
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