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ADD is a Neurophysiological genetic disorder that tends to run in families.
It is a diagnosable, treatable,biologically based disorder
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~* There are 4 types of ADD *~
1) Inattentive Type2) Hyperactive/Impulsive Type3) Combined Type4) Not Otherwise Specified
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ToxinsDevelopmental ImpairmentsDietInjuryIneffective Parenting and Heredity~* All suspected causes of ADD *~
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**There are 3 primary Symptoms of ADD**
~Decreased ability to pay attention/control focus on activities
~Increased motor activity~Difficulty controlling there impulses
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Forgetful in daily activitiesEasily distractedDoes not appear to listenDifficulty with organizationDifficulty sustaining attention*** Normal forgetfulness and daydreaming is
NOT ADD
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Difficulty remaining seatedTalks excessively Difficulty remaining quiet during activitiesInterrupts and Intrudes Acts as driven by a motorDifficulty waiting in turn
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Defined by an individual meeting both sets of attention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria
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Defined by an individual who demonstrates some characteristics but an not enough symptoms to reach a full diagnosis.
These symptoms disrupt everyday life.
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~Children with ADD are at risk for school failure,
~ Emotional difficulties ~Significant, negative adult outcome in comparison to their peers.~* Early identification and treatment has lets
children overcome many of the ADD problems and achieve success *~
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ADD occurs in 3%-5% of children in the U.S.A
Males are 5 to 7 times more likely to be diagnosed than females
2% to 3% of adults have some levels30% of individuals with ADD have
some type of learning disability
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ADD occurs in people of every intelligence ADD was founded in 1897 by concerned
parents 50% of children with ADD are never diagnosed 3%-5% of school population have ADD People with ADD frequently have talents and
capabilities that others don’t have. ADD is diagnosed when at least 9 symptoms
from both sets of subtypes are diagnosed
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ADD is ChronicPsychiatrists, Psychologists, Pediatricians,
and Neurologists are the only Medical doctors that can diagnose ADD
Beethoven, Mozart, and Einstein had ADD
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This is Sarah and Kevin
They both have ADD
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ADD “Victims”
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~Psychostimulants are the most widely used medications for the management of ADHD symptoms.
~At least 70% to 80% of children and adults with ADHD respond positively to psychostimulant medication
~ Stimulant medications have been used to treat ADHD for more than 50 years
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Other MedicationCoachingTherapy
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RitalinAnti-DepressantsDexedrineCylertAdderalVarious Psychostimulants
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Sarah is 13 years old with ADDShe was diagnosed when she was 9 years
oldShe has a positive attitude about learningHer grades are always progressingWhen she can’t do something, she gets
frustrated because she cant function the way other kids can
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“What is ADD?” Http://www.add.org/content/interview/peter.htm
“ADDitude” Http://www.additudemag.com/whatis.htm
“Chadd” Http://www.chadd.org/facts/add_facts01.htm
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“Space’s Pages” Http://www.Geocities.com/heartland/ranch/1218/
“Definition of ADD” Http://www.Edutechsbs.com/adhd/00002.htm