ADD/ADHD in Children.

There's a disorder for anything and everything out there now a days. It's sad. Just cause the kid can't pay attention for more than 2 seconds doesn't mean he has a disorder. It's a kid for heavens sake!

MY BOY HAS ADHD AND ITS CORECTED WITH MEDICINE HE TAKES CONCERTA AND IT IS AUSOME ,I WOULD RECOMEND THIS B FORE NE THING ELSE ,CONCERTA DOESNT AFFECT THE BRAIN IT DOESNT MAKE THEM JUST SIT AROUND LIKE A ZOMBIE EITHER,IT JUST MAKES THEM CONCENTRAT AND OT HELPS ALOT

I babysit 2 boys whom have it, yes they do take medication, you just have to learn to deal with outburst alot, since they are on medication, they are really rather good boys now, not that they were really bad, they just couldn't sit still or control there talking, they would hit others and were very loud. I have gotten use to them over time, so I can handle them, it is hard for people who are not use to them to deal with there behavior, one of the boys is in a special school, because he can not function well in a normal school.

for the past 6 years i have been raising my younger brother who has ADHD and ADD....it gets difficult sometimes but you just have to have a ton of patience...my brother is on adderall 30mg 3 time a day....30mg is the highest dose prescribed but as long as he gets his meds on time the day will be fine but if he skips a dose the day is headed for trouble....he was diagnosed with this at about age 8 and he is going to be 17 yrs old on monday....the older he gets the less he needs the medicine...his dose used to be about 6 times a day and now he is down to 3 if he even needs that...

in kindergarten my son started being rowdy and everyone assumed he was just an out of control,unruly boy and in the 3rd grade a very good teacher had him tested and with the help of Aderral he is a healthy active and calm 16 year old A student

I don't personally have a child with ADD/ADHD but my husband is ADHD and his brother is ADHD and Bipolar. My husband does not take medication but his younger brother does other wise he gets very violent.

My son has been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. I do not allow him medication and treat him as a "normal" child. There are some things he cannot do and he has to be constantly put back on task or reminded how he should be behaving. We get through the day one thing at a time and if we are late then it's not the end of the world. I just do my best to make sure he is well behaved and happy and try not pick too much about things that don't really matter. Sometimes it can be really hard not to get so angry with him and I have to go away until my frustration is under control but he's ok really in is own little way.

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a biologically based disorder, which involves a pattern of decreased attention span interspersed with periods of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Both ADD and ADHD are similar conditions and are often difficult to distinguish in children. Children with ADD have a very short attention span, while those with ADHD are hyperactive and may not be able to sit in one place for long. Some children might naturally be more active than others but this does not amount to ADD. There are three subcategories of ADD: predominantly inattentive predominantly hyperactive combined type The disorder is more common in males and is mostly observed in children. Though traits can be carried over to adulthood, the disease is eminently treatable in childhood, and the symptoms can be easily brought under control. What are the causes? The exact cause of the disorder is not known. However, there may be certain risk factors that predispose a child to the disorder. Exposure to toxins before birth and premature birth are two such factors. Children with ADD usually have a family history of discord, bad performance in school and other related behavioural disorders. ADHD is also more common in children who have a close relative with the disorder. Sometimes, injury to the central nervous system may also lead to the condition. What are the symptoms? Children with the disorder are not able to concentrate on one thing for long. Their attention span may range from a few seconds to a few minutes. These children may be irritable most of the time. Some children may also be extremely destructive and prone to breaking objects. While in a structured activity like a classroom session, ADD children may seem to "phase out" and the teacher may feel that they are not paying attention. Some hyperactive children may walk out in the middle of a class, and may have to be kept occupied in a separate section for special children. Some of the salient behaviours of a hyperactive child may be as follows: Fails to pay close attention to details Makes careless mistakes, especially in school work Is very fidgety with his hands and feet Throws temper tantrums and may resort to breaking things Talks too much Has difficulty awaiting his turn Is easily distracted by things happening around him How is it diagnosed? In most cases, the disorder comes to light when the child fails to do well in school. The school counsellor may test for signs of hyperactivity in the child. The diagnosis for ADHD is given only when the counsellor feels that the child's hyperactivity is interfering with his daily routine. What is the treatment? Since ADHD is not a disease, it cannot be cured. Most children with ADHD may however, be prescribed medicines like Methylphenidate (Ritalin) to curb their hyperactivity. A dual approach however is necessary to bring the condition under control. The child may need to be put in special education classes where the pace is set by the child and he is not unduly pressured. Integrative education is the new form of classroom teaching that is of much help to children with lack of concentration. In this form of education, the child studies at his own pace and academic education is supplemented with behaviour therapy to mould his behaviour to social norms. What are the long term implications of the condition? Children with ADHD usually grow up to be useful citizens of the society. If the disorder is diagnosed and treated early, these children adapt themselves to the ways of the society and may have no problems in adjusting to the normal routine. Though the treatment measures used may cause some stunting of growth in children, most children catch up later on. The prognosis for children with ADHD is usually good.

I think that many children are misdiagnosed with ADD/ADHD. I have a 10 y/o daughter who was diagnosed and put on medication in June of 2005. The medication has been a godsend as far as her academics goes. I no longer get calls from her teacher or the principal telling me how "unfocused," "disruptive," and "obnoxious" she is being in class. Her grades weren't awful but they weren't great either. Her participation in class was down. She was always making a spectacle of herself to be the center of attention and doing nothing but getting herself in trouble. The medication she was put on(Concerta), did wonders for the "at school" problems, but the "at home" problems...that is another story. I have read a lot on ODD. Obsessive defiant disorder. Before I go on, I am not one of those people who believes in medication, as a matter of fact for years I was against it. I tried everything that I could, nothing else worked. Medication was my last resort. I am still pleading with her doctor to understand that this pill they have put her on is not helping me at all. I believe my daughter, though she shows signs an symptoms of ADD/ADHD has been misdiagnosed. She does absolutley everything she can to do EXACTLY what I tell her not to do or what she is not supposed to do. When I ask her why, her answer is always "I don't know." So, for all you parents that have children and situations like mine. Do not give up, don't let the doctor just write the perscription and send you on your way. Read everything you can on all 3 ADD/ADHD and ODD. The signs are very similar, yet at the same time VERY different.

My son Has ADHD and he takes Concerta for it. It helps him a lot with school. He does need a lot of extra guidance, it helps to have things structured and organized. He doesn't take his medicine on weekends and over the summer. I feel he need to learn how to things without it. He shouldn't have to depend on medicine all the time, as he gets older he's learning how to cope with it better.

u shd go to a gd doctor

My son has it but, we didn't realize it at the time. He was very unruly in school and got into a lot of trouble. Even now at 27 he acts out even though he acts very mature. It was hard I didn't have a way of handling him. An, no he didn't take medication.

Children who has ADD/ADHD are really common now.They are classified as having very high levels of hyperactivity,impulsiveness and inattention. It's hard for them to focus on one thing. Some children outgrows it when they reach adulthood.Stimulant medicines are used to treat this condition.Therapy and counselling is also part of the treatment program.It is important that early and correct diagnosis is done.

My little boy is hyper from the time he gets up until he goes to bed. He was recently tested and the psychologist said he needed to be tested for special needs and speech therapy. We are waiting for the results now. The ones that tested him do not think that is his problem they think he is just too hyper. So we will see.

I worl with children regularly and I think that its pretty clear when a child has a learning disability. Even when its slight, you can see that there is a problem. They dont interact as well with the other children. But as long as there is someone willing to put in the extra effort, I think putting them with other children that have no learning disabilities is a good thing. I think a lot of these kids are underestimated.

I'm sending this to my sisterinlaw because she has a child with ADHD, And i have several family members that do and cousins. My sister is married to a guy who has adult ADHD constantly on the go cant sit still for nothing. longest he sits still for is video games even then he bouncing around lolol

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