Author: Gunter Arredondo March 8, 2019

Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopment type mental disorder. It is singularized by difficulty in paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors and excess activity appropriate to an age of a person as such.

Is ADHD just a childhood disorder?

Usually ADHD symptoms begins during early childhood which could proceed into adolescence and adulthood. Hyperactivity of the child could improve as the child progresses into a teen, but problems with disorganization, inability to pay direct attention and impulse control (unable to resist desires, an urge or not being able to speak on thought) often progresses through to adulthood from the teen years.

What are the causes?

Researchers across the globe have studied the causes of executive function disorder. Currently it may be caused due to the interactions among genes and environmental or non-genetic factors. There a several other factors such as, smoking cigarettes, alcohol use, drugs during pregnancy, exposure to environmental toxins (increased levels of lead) during early childhood, low birth weight and brain injuries.

Being aware of the signs.

People confirmed with the disorder showcase a pattern of three types of symptoms which are inattention (unable to pay attention), hyperactivity (the act of being overactive) and impulsivity (actions projected without clear thought). These symptoms tamper with normal function and development of a person into the general society. The following sequence of symptoms are present in people with this disorder. Making careless and simple mistakes in either school, work or while in the process of other activities, omitting certain details, difficulty in paying sustainable attention during a conversation, a task, an educational assessment Ballarat, lectures or reading of long spans, seem to not respond when spoken to directly, unable to follow on through instructions, easily sidetracked, easily distracted by unrelated things, misplacing objects in their possession, does not like to complete tasks such as school work and projects or even filling simple forms, forgetful about daily errands, moving about constantly and fidgeting while being seated, running or moving about in situations where deemed inappropriate, feelings of restlessness and having trouble waiting his/her turn. Projecting these symptoms does not necessarily mean the person has this disorder but could be that the person is showing symptoms of anxiety and other learning disabilities.

Therapy

Various kinds of therapy have been tested for hyperactivity disorder. Adding therapy to the treatment plan – apart from stimulants being the most effective – may support patients and help their families cope with the challenges they face with the patient. Parents and teachers could support children and teens with the symptoms and stay organized with given directions and appropriate tools to use on them such as sticking to a planned routine, organizing daily activities, making use of notebook and homework organizers and praising, plus rewarding when rules are followed.