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One can find out quite a lot of useful and pertinent information when one takes a look at statistics and adhd statistics 2011 is no exception. Of course there are those that say that, statistically speaking, statistics are generally unreliable! Be that as it may, there are some very interesting facts that any parent of a child diagnosed with the disorder, or anybody who has been diagnosed themselves, that warrant a closer look. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) is what people in the recent past referred to as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). The name of the disorder has been changed a number of times over the years, ever since it was the subject of a paper done in 1902. According to the phenominal amount of research that has been done, ADHD is really just a chemical imbalance in the brain. Dopamine and norepinephrine are the two most commonly cited brain chemicals in discussions pertaining to the disorder. The imbalance of the chemicals causes behaviors typical of ADHD, such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The symptoms usually become quite apparent by the time the child has reached the age of six or seven years and has begun to attend school. Unfortunately, inattentive type ADHD, lacking the hyperactive/impulsive characteristics, is very often overlooked; resulting in the child concerned not receiving any type of treatment. But when it comes to adhd statistics 2011 one has to take the following into consideration: 1. Only twenty percent of kids with the disorder will have a learning disability as well, although the percentage is much higher for those that will struggle academically, around eighty percent in fact. 2. Children and adults with ADHD are likely to experience more problems when it comes to attendance (either at school or on the work front) than their peers are. 3. Four percent – that is how much diagnosed cases of ADHD increased every single year from 2000 to 2010. That means that ADHD is now considered to be the most prevalent mental health issue when it comes to kids. 4. Boys are more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis than their female counterparts. But this figure is lower than it was in the past. Back in 1997, for example, boys were ten times as likely to receive a positive diagnosis. Whether the reduction is due to fewer diagnoses, or whether the number of girls being diagnosed has increased is unknown. 5. Within the borders of the United States, the most ADHD drugs prescribed were in Arkansas, even though it was Alabama that had the most diagnoses. 6. Ritalin remains the main drug of choice when it comes to treating the symptoms of ADHD. Considering that there are around 60% of American children who have been diagnosed with the disorder currently taking this, or another ADHD schedule II drug, it is very disturbing. Alternative treatments exist with many studies confirming their efficacy and their safety. While it is rather interesting to read about the various ADHD statistics, it is important that proper and safe treatment be sought. When it comes to prescription ADHD medications, such as Ritalin or Vyvanse, for example, it is necessary to consider the good as well as the not-so-good. It is true that many kids respond well to these medications and enjoy an improvement as far as managing their symptoms are concerned, however many show no improvements and suffer very unpleasant side effects. Of course, all medications carry the risk of side effects but ADHD drugs do not have to be the sole way of managing the disorder. Other, safer, and yet very effective remedies are available these days, which should make ADHD drugs seen only as an absolutely last resort. To find invaluable info on adhd statistics 2011, please take the time to visit my website at http://www.adhd-treatment-info.com/. I would love to introduce you to a natural homeopathic remedy that will help you to address the associated problems of ADHD and which will benefit your child as well. From V K Rajagopalan, strongly advocating Natural Healthy Living.
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