What You Need to Know about Attention Deficit Disorder
Studies have estimated that as many as 4.4% or adults have some degree of Attention Deficit Disorder. Statistics show that ADD sufferers tend to be lower academic achievers and can have difficult in holding a steady job.
The cause of ADD relates to the brain’s dopamine neurotransmitter systems. Some have suggested that it can be caused by poor diet but this theory has been disproven. Neither is it the result of bad parenting. The truth is that most cases of ADD are actually inherited. If a close family member or a parent has ADD then there is a 30% chance that a child will exhibit the same condition.
Its during childhood that the symptoms of ADD can become readily apparent. Children develop through three distinct stages. The first takes place when they are babies and they start to focus on an object such as a rattle or a mobile. The object may hold their focus for a period of time.
The next stage takes place during the toddler years when they can’t seem to focus on anything for very long. A child that continues to exhibit this type of behavior may be diagnosed as having ADD.
It is the third stage of development when children exhibit the ability to focus for longer periods of time and to control their focus. This ability is recognised as mature and is exactly what is required in the classroom.
A key aspect of ADD is not only that sufferers can’t concentrate on a topic or subject for very long. ADD sufferers lack the ability to choose what they focus upon and what attracts their attention. This can become very apparent when undertaking a routine task like crossing the road. If they are required to wait then their attention can quickly be drawn to something else.
The ADD sufferers brain doesn’t release enough neuro chemicals so they find themselves looking around for more stimulus. For ADD sufferers this a spontaneous, reflex reaction that is outside of their control.
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Hopefully these notes will have provided some insight into what underpins Attention Deficit Disorder. There are many forms or treatment, some involving drugs, but one of the most effective involves camping and outdoor activity. Bushcraft courses can be a great way to learn about the outdoors at any time of year. Just make sure you are wrapped up in some warm outdoor clothing and you take along a good sleeping bag.
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