Causes, Signs, Symptoms and Heredity Questions Surrounding ADHD
There are many questions still surrounding the disorder known as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). If you are a parent with a child who is newly diagnosed, you are probably filled with many questions. If you have just met a child with ADHD, you may also be filled with many questions. However, some of the questions may never have any real answers.
Causes of ADHD
Researchers and scientists are still debating on some of the causes of ADHD. Part of the problem in searching for the cause is the fact that each ADHD patient is not the same.
A person who has ADHD may suffer from: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. The person may experience all three social disorders, one of the disorders or two of the disorders. Therapy and medication can be used to treat the disorders. For some patients, therapy and medication work. Other patients have more trouble finding ways to control their impulses.
Studies are being conducted to see if there are any links to brain structures and how the brain transmits information to give scientists clues to some of the causes of ADHD.
Signs and Symptoms of ADHD include:
- The child has trouble concentrating
- The child doesn't seem to be able to pay close attention to detail
- The child becomes bored easily
- The child doesn't seem to want to finish tasks
- The child has trouble with organization
- The child seems to avoid anything that will challenge him mentally
- The child fidgets and squirms a lot
- The child has difficulty remaining seated
- The child talks excessively
- The child wants to run around, even in situations where it is inappropriate
Is ADHD A Disorder That Can Be Inherited?
Researchers have concluded that ADHD does seem to be inherited to a point. The disorder seems to come in some clusters of families. If a child has ADHD, it can usually be traced that another close family member also has the disorder. It has also been shown that when a father has ADHD at least one third of his children will develop the condition.
Evidence may also indicate that either ADHD is on the rise or more patients are getting treatment. Hopefully, the latter is happening and those with ADHD are seeking help, learning what their treatment options are and finding ways to led fuller lives.
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Published by Linda M. McCloud
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Post a CommentImportant info to know!
good job
Many children in my classes over the years have had ADHD.
Wonderful information. Thanks for sharing.
My oldest daughter showed symptoms of ADHD when she was younger, but for whatever reason out grew them. I have always wondered about children that have this, and now you have cleared up a few of the things that I was wondering about.