| There is no specific or magical cure when it | | | | diagnosed with ADHD, the signs could be identified |
| comes to ADHD. This illness, despite being one of | | | | sooner since they would be more familiar with |
| the most researched and looked at for answers. | | | | these symptoms. |
| No precise facts have been found on how this | | | | Here are the top symptoms: |
| disorder is contracted, but available evidence | | | | - Inattention: Has a short attention span or seems |
| suggests inherited genetic factors are likely to be | | | | to be day dreaming often. |
| responsible. It has also been observed that a | | | | - Impulsivity: Doing dangerous or unwise things |
| mother who smokes, drinks alcohol or gets | | | | without thinking about the consequences. |
| exposed to certain lead chemicals is generally at | | | | - Hyperactivity: Inappropriate or excessive |
| greater risk of her child being born with ADHD. | | | | activity. |
| A stressful family situation may contribute to a | | | | Making an ADHD diagnosis is not an easy task. A |
| child's symptoms. A child may feel guilty because | | | | doctor or pediatrician can diagnose ADHD in |
| of his or her symptoms and the problems they | | | | children with the help of standard guidelines from |
| cause, which can increase the risk of developing | | | | the American Academy of Pediatrics. The |
| another condition, such as anxiety and stress, | | | | diagnosis involves gathering information from |
| along with ADHD. | | | | several sources, including school, caregivers and |
| Using various image tests, researchers have been | | | | parents. The health care provider will consider |
| able to observe the brain at work. They have | | | | how a child's behavior compares with that of |
| found a possible link between ADHD with children | | | | other children the same age. |
| and: | | | | Treatment of ADHD helps control the symptoms, |
| - Brain structure | | | | including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. |
| - The function of chemicals in the brain that help | | | | Treatment may consist of ADHD medications and |
| regulate an activity (dopamine and noradrenaline) | | | | behavioral modification therapy. Both treatments |
| - Differences in function of some of the areas of | | | | should be tailored to meet the unique needs of |
| the brain that affect attention and impulse control | | | | the child who has ADHD as well as the needs of |
| It can be difficult to identify symptoms in younger | | | | the family. Consistent treatment can improve the |
| children, such as preschoolers because these | | | | ability of the child to function better in school, at |
| symptoms are often considered normal behavior | | | | home, and in social situations. |
| at this age. However, if one or both parents are | | | | |