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Statistics show 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.

ADD is actually caused by problems with the brains dopamine neurotransmitter systems. Some have suggested that it can be caused by poor diet but this theory has been disproven. And ADD is never caused by bad parenting. Genetics are the biggest cause with most cases of ADD inherited from parents. If a close family member or a parent has ADD then there is a 30% chance that a child will exhibit the same condition.

During childhood the symptoms of ADD can be very clear. Children are known to develop through three distinct stages. The first stage occurs as babies when they start to focus on various objects around them. The object will engage their focus for a limited period of time.

The next stage takes place during the toddler years when they can’t seem to focus on anything for very long. If a child continues to show this type of behaviour they are likely to be diagnosed as having ADD.

It’s the during the third stage that children develop the ability to focus for longer periods of time and to shift that focus at will. 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 don’t have the ability to choose what they are focusing upon and can therefore be distracted by anything. This can become very apparent when a child with ADD has to carry out a routine task like getting ready for school. They may not be able to wait patiently, instead being distracted by anything else around them.

In the ADD sufferers brain there is inadequate stimulus to release neuro chemicals and this forces them to look for something else. 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.