ADHD

__ADHD__ __ADHD:__ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a problem with Inattentiveness, overactivity, impulsivity, or a combination. __Diagnoses:__ ADHD can be diagnosed much more often in boys than girls. Most of the time ADHD is diagnosed early on or goes undetected. Most children with ADHD have at least one other developmental or behavior problem, some may also have a psychiatric problem like depression or multiple personalities. __Symptoms of ADHD:__
 * 1) Inability to focus on the task at hand
 * 2) Does not seem to listen when spoken to
 * 3) Dislikes tasks that take sustained mental effort
 * 4) Easily distracted
 * 5) Often forgetful
 * 6) Cant sit still
 * 7) Blurts out answers and other things
 * 8) Intrudes on Conversations
 * 9) Many other possible symptoms

__Signs and tests for ADHD:__

Children are often incorectly labeled with ADHD while some go undiagnosed. Specific symptoms ussually lead to diagnoses
 * 1) The person has at least 6 attention symptoms
 * 2) Symptoms must stay for at least half a year or more
 * 3) The symptoms must also be sever enough to cause difficulties
 * 4) Evaluation by a doctor should also be done

Some phycological testing is also done to test for sign of ADHD.

__Treatments for ADHD:__ Many different treatments for ADHD have been tried with things like medication, phycology studies, even just changes in a persons daily behavior have been used as treatments for ADHD.


 * There are some studies that say that ADHD can be treated through daily changes in behavior and these changes aren't large things like getting more exercise, getting good amounts of sleep, and eating a well rounded diet can all help to treat ADHD.


 * If not treated correctly ADHD can lead to problems with drug abuse, trouble keeping jobs, depression and failure in schooling and in relationships with other people.


 * ADHD is a mental disorder that is very common and there are many treatments for it as medical studies of this disorder advance hopefully a deffinate cure will be found until that time there are many ways to treat this disorder many of which do not require the use of medication.

__Sources:__
 * "Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder." //Pub Med Heath//. Government. Web. 17 Sept. 2011. .
 * "Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder." //Centers for Disease Control and Prevention//. Government. Web. 17 Sept. 2011. .
 * "ADHD." //KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health//. Web. 17 Sept. 2011. .
 * "Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)." //NIMH//. Government. Web. 17 Sept. 2011. .

__Pictures:__


 * //ADHD in Children//. Photograph. By ADHD Supplement Review.
 * ADHDNZ.org. //ADHD NZ Symbol//. Photograph.
 * //ADHD Ribbon//. Photograph.