Articles in the 'ADD in Children' Category

Attention deficit disorder is a fairly new disease found mostly in children. It manifests itself through the inability of the child to be attentive, acting on impulse, unorganized and unusual mood swings. However, what is the history of attention deficit disorder?
Why And How Does Attention Deficit Disorder Occur?
You will be surprised to know that doctors […]

A condition that becomes apparent in children who are in preschool and early years of schooling is referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and it becomes tough for children to have control over their behavior and/or pay attention.
It is believed that there could be as many as three to five percent of children who […]

If you pay attention to today’s media, one would think that the only type of attention deficit disorder that can be found in a child is that involving hyperactivity. While many children do exhibit symptoms of ADHD, it should be realized that this collection of conditions spans an entire range of possibilities, including attention […]

When you know that your child suffers from attention deficit disorder, finding an educational system that knows how to work with your child’s condition can be an ongoing struggle. Many public school teachers today simply do not know enough about ADD to really understand that often these children have to be taught in a […]

Helping teens live with attention deficit disorder can be challenging, especially with the demands of high school. Teens with Attention Deficit Disorder are at a higher risk to drop out of school, have other learning disabilities, and get mixed in with the “wrong” crowd. The teenage years are the most difficult times to […]

Attention deficit disorder or ADD as it is commonly known is an ailment which affects the attention of a child. As a result of this condition, the child is inattentive, impulsive and extremely hyperactive. The statistics indicate that boys are affected three times as much as girls by ADD. The affliction becomes obvious […]