ADHD

ADHD
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER


WHAT IS ADHD

ADHD is brain disorder that causes under achievement and poor behavior in children and adults that is not related to intelligence, brain damage or poor parenting.
2-5% of all children are affected by ADHD.
Doctors are not yet sure, but ADHD is believed to be inherited. ADHD is a long-term condition, but as an adult they may not show as many symptoms as when they were younger.


WHO IS AFFECTED
ADHD can affect anyone of any age. Most people are diagnosed during Primary school age when the need to concentrate follows rules and finish work. ADHD affects both sexes although far more boys than girls are diagnosed, as girls tend to be less disruptive with their behavior


WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS

There are 3 common ways to treat the symptoms of ADHD. They are: medication, behavior modification and diet

1, MEDICATION. Medication is the most effetive way of treating ADHD The most commonly known drugs are M...