ADD is a Neurophysiological genetic disorder that tends to run in families.

It is a diagnosable, treatable,biologically based disorder

~* There are 4 types of ADD *~

1) Inattentive Type2) Hyperactive/Impulsive Type3) Combined Type4) Not Otherwise Specified

ToxinsDevelopmental ImpairmentsDietInjuryIneffective Parenting and Heredity~* All suspected causes of ADD *~

**There are 3 primary Symptoms of ADD**

~Decreased ability to pay attention/control focus on activities

~Increased motor activity~Difficulty controlling there impulses

Forgetful in daily activitiesEasily distractedDoes not appear to listenDifficulty with organizationDifficulty sustaining attention*** Normal forgetfulness and daydreaming is

NOT ADD

Difficulty remaining seatedTalks excessively Difficulty remaining quiet during activitiesInterrupts and Intrudes Acts as driven by a motorDifficulty waiting in turn

Defined by an individual meeting both sets of attention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria

Defined by an individual who demonstrates some characteristics but an not enough symptoms to reach a full diagnosis.

These symptoms disrupt everyday life.

~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 *~

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

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

ADD is ChronicPsychiatrists, Psychologists, Pediatricians,

and Neurologists are the only Medical doctors that can diagnose ADD

Beethoven, Mozart, and Einstein had ADD

This is Sarah and Kevin

They both have ADD

ADD “Victims”

~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

Other MedicationCoachingTherapy

RitalinAnti-DepressantsDexedrineCylertAdderalVarious Psychostimulants

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

“What is ADD?” Http://www.add.org/content/interview/peter.htm

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“Chadd” Http://www.chadd.org/facts/add_facts01.htm

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“Definition of ADD” Http://www.Edutechsbs.com/adhd/00002.htm