1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) By:Rachelle Hoyles Zac Overstrom Brian Weigle

2. What is ADHD exactly? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder and can be characterized by a poor attention span, have a hard time focusing on tasks, and are very hyperactive. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder and can be characterized by a poor attention span, have a hard time focusing on tasks, and are very hyperactive.

3. Some symptoms are… Day dreaming, having difficulty focusing on one thing, not listening when spoken to, fidgeting or squirming in their seats, can’t follow instructions well, easily distracted, talking non-stop, and hyperactivity. Day dreaming, having difficulty focusing on one thing, not listening when spoken to, fidgeting or squirming in their seats, can’t follow instructions well, easily distracted, talking non-stop, and hyperactivity.

4. Diagnoses for ADHD include… There is no one single test to check for ADHD. There is no one single test to check for ADHD.

5. Some people affected are… Both children and adults are affected by ADHD. Both children and adults are affected by ADHD. Most children that have ADHD, will become adults who will have ADHD. Most children that have ADHD, will become adults who will have ADHD.

6. Causes for ADHD There has not been one pinpointed reason to why people get ADHD. There has not been one pinpointed reason to why people get ADHD. Some tests done have said that it is genetic, and it found in a certain allele. Some tests done have said that it is genetic, and it found in a certain allele. Also, some doctors say that heredity has nothing to do with having ADHD. They say that premature births, exposure to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs leading to brain damage may have something to do with ADHD. Also, some doctors say that heredity has nothing to do with having ADHD. They say that premature births, exposure to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs leading to brain damage may have something to do with ADHD.

7. ADHD treatments The most effective treatment is to take medicine and to go through thereapy. The most effective treatment is to take medicine and to go through thereapy.

8. Getting Help for ADHD First, talk to a doctor who can provide you with therapy and/or medicine. First, talk to a doctor who can provide you with therapy and/or medicine. And talk with people you can trust. And talk with people you can trust.

9. Related/interesting information about ADHD Famous people with ADHD are Thomas Edison, John F. Kennedy, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci. Famous people with ADHD are Thomas Edison, John F. Kennedy, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci. In 1980 the official name was given to the condition and it was Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). In 1987 the name was changed to ADHD. In 1980 the official name was given to the condition and it was Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). In 1987 the name was changed to ADHD. 75% of people with ADD/ADHD get divorced. 75% of people with ADD/ADHD get divorced. Most people with ADD have an average or above average intelligence ability. Most people with ADD have an average or above average intelligence ability. Stimulant medications help 8 out of 10 people with ADD/ADHD. Stimulant medications help 8 out of 10 people with ADD/ADHD.

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