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ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD
(Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) are
commonly suggested or diagnosed both in the
(Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) are
commonly suggested or diagnosed both in the
Of course, many of these behaviors can be seen in a ‘normal’ child occasionally, but in the child with
ADD/ADHD, these behaviors occur more often, and interfere with academics, social situations and
emotions.
ADD/ADHD, these behaviors occur more often, and interfere with academics, social situations and
emotions.
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- Trouble following instructions
- Short attention span
- Easily distracted
- Appears not to be listening
- Makes careless mistakes
- Impulsive movement or speech
- Trouble sitting still and fidgeting
- Disruptive in class
- Hyperactive
- Often loses things
ADD has characteristics such as:
ADHD has characteristics such as:
- Does not pay attention to details
- Trouble finishing work
- Forgetfulness
- Trouble with organization or priorities
- Low self-esteem
- Problems with communication or social interaction
- Easily distracted
- Defiant behavior
- Trouble waiting their turn
- Trouble falling asleep
- Talkative, interrupts during discussions/games
- Often avoids tasks such as schoolwork or homework that require sustained mental effort
medical and educational community. Quite often, these labels are applied early in a child’s life. An
estimated 4 to 8 percent of school-aged children are thought to be affected.
estimated 4 to 8 percent of school-aged children are thought to be affected.
Many parents find a few years after their child is diagnosed, other diagnosis are
added, which give more detailed information about what their child is actually
struggling with.
Learning disabilities that can co-exist or may cause ADD/ADHD type symptoms
include: Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, un-integrated primary
reflexes, weak processing skills, and Language Disorders. These challenges occur
more frequently in children who are considered ADD/ADHD. These students also
have a decrease in success with academic skills like reading, spelling and math.
added, which give more detailed information about what their child is actually
struggling with.
Learning disabilities that can co-exist or may cause ADD/ADHD type symptoms
include: Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, un-integrated primary
reflexes, weak processing skills, and Language Disorders. These challenges occur
more frequently in children who are considered ADD/ADHD. These students also
have a decrease in success with academic skills like reading, spelling and math.
Schools will often try to accommodate the ADD/ADHD student. If the child still struggles in school the
parents may be referred to their doctor. Usually the recommendation is medication, which has side
effects and can be hard to regulate. With medication a child may be able to focus better in school,
but this will not resolve the underlying causes.
The truth is, the learning disabilities and processing skills deficits that are the root causes of
ADD/ADHD can often be remediated.
parents may be referred to their doctor. Usually the recommendation is medication, which has side
effects and can be hard to regulate. With medication a child may be able to focus better in school,
but this will not resolve the underlying causes.
The truth is, the learning disabilities and processing skills deficits that are the root causes of
ADD/ADHD can often be remediated.
Program, activity, and symptom descriptions are for educational/informational purposes only. Any recommendations
given are not to be considered diagnosis, medical, or psychological prescriptions. Every parent needs to assume the
responsibility for their own child and make their own decisions as to the techniques and methodologies that will
best fit their child's needs.
given are not to be considered diagnosis, medical, or psychological prescriptions. Every parent needs to assume the
responsibility for their own child and make their own decisions as to the techniques and methodologies that will
best fit their child's needs.
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