ADHD /  ADD

Introduction

What is ADHD / ADD?

ADHD(Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder without hyperactivity) affect between 3 - 5% of USA population children and adult. In the past it thought to be neurological disorder with many symptoms (poor impulse control, hyperactivity, distractibility), but in this days is currently considered to be an chronic syndrome. Many people believe that this syndrome doesn't exist and that it need not to be treated, but generaly is ADHD considered a noncurable neurological disorder with wide range of effective treatments available.

Many medical research in the United states and in other countries, has shown that most effective way to treat the disorder is stimulant medication. Treatment methods usually involve combination of psychotherapy, medication, and other techniques. It is possible that some patients are able to control their symptoms over time and they no need to use medications. Other patients may remain undiagnosted because they meet the diagnostic criteria of ADHD do not consider themselves to be handicapped by the disorder or they may have positive diagnosis, but they remain untreated.

Commonly is ADHD diagnosed in children age but over the past decade, many patients has been diagnosed in adults. Over around 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults.

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Positive aspects

ADHD Basics

ADHD and ADD is a disorder but although in some view we can see it in neutral or positive light. We can't ADHD and ADD see just in negative light, because many aspects of ADHD/ADD which are generally viewed negatively can be a great source of strength (for example willingness to take risks). Many problems with this disorder can be solved just with different method of learning.

Many famous person was diagnosed with ADHD or suspected (not necessarily known to have had ADHD). For example Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Terry Bradshaw.

ADHD was not a documented medical condition until its appearance in the DSM-III in 1980.

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