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Sometimes people use the term adhd add to explain two different types of ADHD. The proper name for the disorder is Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, however Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, is used to indicate Inattentive ADHD. This has resulted in the two terms being used interchangeably and has also contributed to a significant amount of confusion on the topic. Essentially, ADHD is divided into three categories which are: * Inattentive Type * Hyperactive/Impulsive Type * Combined Inattentive and Hyperactive/Impulsive Type Each category has a set of symptoms attached to it. For a person to be diagnosed in one of the categories they need to display or exhibit a minimum of six symptoms in that particular category. In the case of Combined Inattentive and Hyperactive/Impulsive Type ADHD symptoms of both of the other types must be noticeable. It is erroneous to assume that in order for someone to be diagnosed with ADHD they must display the symptoms of hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. More often than not boys are diagnosed with the hyperactive/impulsive component while girls are more inclined to be diagnosed with Inattentive type ADHD. This does not mean that girls cannot be diagnosed with either the second or third category of the disorder or that boys cannot be diagnosed with Inattentive type ADHD. However, there is a noticeable leaning of the genders to the different types of the disorder. Unfortunately recognizing hyperactive/impulsive type ADHD is far easier than recognizing inattentive type ADHD. Those children who have the Inattentive type are very often overlooked and misjudged by the adults in their lives. This leads to self-esteem and self-image problems that persist into adulthood, causing complications and problems for the individual. Many children with Inattentive type ADHD go undiagnosed and therefore untreated. When adhd add is treated it is possible for the individual to lead a relatively normal life. Nevertheless the symptoms and behaviors associated with each category or sub-type never disappear and will be noticeable even when the child has reached adulthood. Many children and adults with undiagnosed ADHD learn to cope with the impairments of the disorder. They find ways of compensating for the restrictions that the disorder places upon them. Unfortunately these coping mechanisms do not help them to overcome the disorder. Rather, the child with ADHD runs a high risk of never completing high school. Even fewer ADHD children, once they have completed high school, will fail to obtain a college degree. Their choice of career is negatively impacted and many settle for employment that they would not otherwise have settled for. This means that their career prospects are severely hampered. Individuals with adhd add also struggle with their social and professional relationships. They find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships and many marriages, where one of the partners has ADHD, end in divorce. ADHD places a significant burden upon the marriage and one spouse is left feeling as though they have to compensate for the shortcomings of the other. Most children are diagnosed with this disorder once they reach the age of six or seven years. This is because the symptoms and behaviors become much more pronounced or noticeable within the school environment. Teachers are becoming more aware of the symptoms and will notice that the child who is rambunctious on the playground does not quieten down in the classroom. They are disruptive and noisy, often blurting out answers before the questions have been properly asked. They move around a lot, are easily distracted, and find it difficult or impossible to remain still for any extended period. On the other hand, if the child has Inattentive Type ADHD they might be very active on the playground but sit quietly in the classroom. Their school work is often incomplete and shows careless errors. They lose things and appear to not listen when spoken to. They are disorganized and shun work that they find boring. Their attention wanders and they daydream. Sadly, these symptoms might be misinterpreted as a lazy and lackadaisical behavior rather than indicative of ADHD. If you suspect that your child might be either ADD or ADHD you need to have them evaluated as soon as possible. Rather than seeing a possible diagnosis as stigmatizing it helps to see it as explaining what has been, up to now, inexplicable behavior. Would you be interested in learning more valuable information about adhd add? If you would like to get a better understanding of this disorder and would like to learn about natural ways of combating it, please visit my website at: http://www.adhd-treatment-info.com/. I will show you how you can use a homeopathic remedy to treat your ADHD child. By V K Rajagopalan - supporter of natural healthy living.
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