Attention Deficit HyperActive Disorder

Nature of the Condition

• "Hyperstimulation of a cerebral structure, the superior colliculus, causes the same behavior problems seen in those with ADHD"
• Noradrenaline, also known as norepinephrine, acts as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter, and is associated with the “fight-or-flight” reaction in the body
• In people with ADHD, this hormone is imbalanced and causes the person to loose concentration and become impulsive

Nature of the Condition

• In people with ADHD, this hormone is imbalanced and causes the person to loose concentration and become impulsive
• Due to hormone imbalance, the brain is hyper

Frequency of the Condition

• 5-12% of children in the world have ADHD
• Out of 100 kids, 6-12 will have ADHD in Canda

ORIGINS of the condition

• First mentioned in 1902
• Sir George Still described it as "a abnormal defect of moral control in children
• Name comes from the symptions

Symptoms of the Condition

• Difficulty following directions
• Easily distracted
• Can't sit still
• Makes careless mistakes, impulsive
• Blurts out words even in inapropriate times

Prognosis of the COndition

• People diagnosed with ADHD live long lives
• Can live pretty much normally especially if on medication
• People with ADHD are very smart and creative

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• http://psychcentral.com/lib/it-may-not-be-adhd/
• http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-neurobiological-origin-of-adhd/
• https://www.cmha.bc.ca/documents/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-in...
• http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/history#Overview1
• http://www.caddra.ca/public-information/children