Attention Deficit Disorder

This category lists pages and sites about Attention Deficit Disorder, commonly referred to as ADD. The condition is also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD for short.

Individuals with ADD usually have too little of certain chemicals, known as neurotransmitters, in their brains. Neurotransmitters control impulses and because of this chemical shortage, people with ADD have a hard time paying attention to just one thing. They tend to be impatient, very impulsive, get bored very fast and are always on the go. They often find it difficult to sit still, and they may fidget a lot.

ADD is not considered a disease or a form of mental retardation, and people with ADD are usually physically healthy. They are often very smart and creative, but they may need medical help to reach their full potential.

Doctors aren't sure why people have the chemical shortage that causes ADD, but they do know that it tends to run in families. They also know that it is very common, affecting as many as 1 in 20 people. Doctors treat ADD in a variety of ways. They may prescribe medication, order a change in diet, recommend counseling, or any combination of these.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association: Kid's Area - Provides a simple explanation of what ADD is. Also tells how the condition can affect kids at home, at school, and with their friends, and explains how medication can help.
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Young ADD and ADHD People Matter - A teen shares thoughts and poems about living with ADD as well as a wealth of information about the condition.
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Someone I Know Is Hyperactive - Article explains what ADHD is, who gets it, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated.
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What is ADD/ADHD All About? - Brief description of the condition tells what behaviors are usually associated with it. Also looks at what's good about having ADD.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Teenagers - A psychologist explains ADHD, its causes, effects and treatment. Also provides tips for living with the disorder.
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TeensHealth: Understanding ADHD - Article describes what it's like to be a teen with ADHD, and offers coping tips.
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School and Me with ADD - Tips for kids with ADD on how to succeed in school.
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A Kid in My Class Has ADD - Describes how to help, if someone in your class has ADD.
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Fifty Great Things about ADD - Humorous discussion of the positive site of ADD, from ADDitude magazine.
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Kid's Chapter: Hey, What is this ADD Thing, Anyway? - Chapter aimed at kids from an e-book. Explains what happens in the ADD brain, and how to deal with it.
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Kids Page - Collection of poetry, prose and artwork by kids and teens with ADD.
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Attention Deficit Disorder Association: Teens Area - Links to several articles for teens on living with ADD.
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Kid's Guide to ADHD - Article for kids ages 7-12 describing ADHD, what causes it, and how to deal with it.
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OK, I Have ADHD, but Does Mom Have it Too? - Describes what it's like to have a parent who also has ADHD.
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ADHD 4 Teens - Offers information for teens from a teen with ADHD.
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