What are the disabilities caused by Attention Deficit Disorder?
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The term "ADHD" is simply a label used to categorise a list of psychosocial traits that Psychiatry considers to be improper or abnormal in society. Psychiatry defines these traits as a "mental illness", and promotes it as a "disease" that requires "treatment".\n\nIt is not a "disease", despite claims or implications made by certain psychiatric or pharmaceutical organisations. There is NO credible scientific evidence that shows the existence of what constitutes "ADHD" as a biological/neurological disorder, brain abnormality or "chemical imbalance".\n\n"For a disease to exist there must be a tangible, objective physical abnormality that can be determined by a test such as, but not limited to, blood or urine test, X-Ray, brain scan or biopsy. All reputable doctors would agree: No physical abnormality, no disease. In psychiatry, no test or brain scan exists to prove that a 'mental disorder' is a physical disease. Disingenuous comparisons between physical and mental illness and medicine are simply part of psychiatry's orchestrated but fraudulent public relations and marketing campaign." Fred Baughman, MD., Neurologist & Pediatric Neurologist.\n\n"Chemical imbalance…it’s a shorthand term really, it’s probably drug industry derived… We don’t have tests because to do it, you’d probably have to take a chunk of brain out of someone - not a good idea." Dr. Mark Graff, Chair of the Committee of Public Affairs for the American Psychiatric Association. July, 2005.\n\nSuch behavioural characteristics that Psychiatry created this unscientific "disease" from are, and always have been, generally considered "normal". Now, it seems, inattention or "hyperactivity" (Hyperactivity means 'excessively active'* -- what is excessive? On whose authority?? It's ridiculous!!) is abnormal, a "mental illness".\n\nFor a rundown of the exact diagnostic criteria of "attention deficit disorder" visit: http://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/diagnosticcriteria.msnw\n\nFor information on the junkscience behind psychiatric "testing" for "ADHD" visit: http://adhdtesting.org/\n\nFor a list of what inattention COULD be attributed to (rather than some fraudulent "mental illness") visit: http://adhdparentssupportgroup.homestead.com/50conditionsmimicingADHD.html\n\nFor more information, see;\n\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/addadhd.msnw\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters/adhdfacts.msnw\nhttp://www.adhdfraud.org/\nhttp://www.ritalindeath.com/\nhttp://cchr.org/files/7515/child_drug_EN.pdf\nhttp://www.aspeneducationgroup.com/bratcamp/bcadhd.html\nhttp://www.ablechild.org/\n\n"We are not "overdrugging" or misdiagnosing" ADHD. ADHD is a total, 100 percent fraud. The many millions of schoolchildren around the world who are being drugged have no disease." Fred Baughman, Jr., M.D. Child Neurologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.\n\n"Parents are seldom told that Ritalin is ‘speed’—that it is pharmacologically classified with amphetamines, has the same effects, side effects, and risks. Yet this is well-known in the profession...." Dr. Peter R. Breggin & Ginger Ross Breggin, The War Against Children, P. 84.\n\n"...But because ADD is so vaguely defined, even for a psychiatric disorder, it is tailor-made for bogus claims. There are, as the American Psychiatric Association’s latest diagnostic manual concedes, "no laboratory tests that have been established as diagnostic" for "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder." Richard E. Vatz, Professor, Towson State University, "Attention Deficit Delirium," The Wall Street Journal, July 27, 1994\n\n"The diagnosis of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is entirely subjective… There is no test. It is just down to interpretation… The lines
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ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ....Dyslexia is a visual disorder. I personally believe ADHD is a disorder that was caused many years ago when the "spare the rod, spoil the child" method of raising children was becoming the favorite of grownups. Back in the day, you got a whack on the bupkiss for not minding but people became afraid of new laws on how to discipline your child. These laws were written to prevent child abuse to keep those parents from beating and brutilizing their children. Of coarse as you can see today the people who abuse their children are still abundant! If you went back to the old method you would see ADD and ADHD disappear from the face of the earth! Think of the money people would save not having to buy that rediculous ritalin that doctors prescribe to dope thew kids into attention! When I first met my girlfriend she had a son diagnosed with ADHD. He wouldnt focus, constantly broke things like windows, furniture etc., after the mother could take no more she asked for my help. The next time he tried to assault the babysitter and used that foul language I simply bared his bottom and gave him one sharp slap on the bare bottom. He didnt forget it for awhile! To cure his detructive attitude after he decided he wanted to break the bay window one day I simply picked his favorite summertime toy out which was a large squirt gun and sat him on the porch and trampled the squirt gun to shreads! This cured his destructive methods almost overnight! After a year the child was as normal and as intelligent as a parent could possibly desire! As for dyslexia it is actually considered a gift, it could be described as multi dimensional visual processes...this can be corrected easily.
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ADHD certainly does affect attention and memory.  Often people with ADHD pay attention to everything to the saem degreee and are unable to strain out the things they don't need to pay attention to, such as the sound of the traffic outside, the hum of the air conditioner, etc.  The memory problems are probably related partly to the attention problems, but ADHD also affects the brain's ability to memorize, organize, and retrieve information.  For most of us our brains work like a filing cabinet, with a special place for every bit of information, close to other similar bits of information, so that we can find it all easily when we need it.  For people with ADHD their brains work more like a wastepaper basket, with everything thrown in together so it is difficult to find the exact bit of information you want.\n\nThe websites attached will give you more information.  I hope this helps.
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First and foremost, nutrition.\n\nRead nutrition/ingredient panels on food product labels very carefully.\n\nCorn syrup is an insidious food additive that is one of the main culprits in ADHD among children. The processed sugars create a mental state of hyperawareness that results in uncontrollable hyperactivity. It is extremely important that corn syrup, and related corn by-products, like corn starch, are completely eliminated from your daughter's diet.\n\nBe aware: canned and packaged foods, like ketchup, barbecue sauce, gravy, ice cream, wheat bread, frozen lasagna, TV dinners, pot pies, sugary snacks, candy bars, tomato sauce . . . are all corn syrup culprits. Again, look for corn syrup on ingredient labels.\n\nRelated to that: look for any kind of added sugars, like what you get in ice creams, candy bars, sauces . . . Look out for sugar!\n\nNext, try to regulate processed flour products. These are white breads, white pastas, and white rice. They are high-glycemic index carbohydrates, which means they are instantly converted to sugar when digested. You need to switch to whole wheat pasta, brown rice, wild rice, or basmati and whole grain bread (do not use wheat bread!)\n\nThen, try to get her involved in something physical: basketball, softball, martial arts, dance, a game of catch, bicycle riding . . . Physical activity is great for reducing the effects of ADHD.\n\nYou also need to reduce the amount of time spent watching TV and playing video games. These contribute to ADHD.\n\nI am very wary of using herbal remedies on children. Herbs are no more or less potent than over-the-counter drugs, and can cause serious health effects in children. You must consult with a pediatrician before using herbs.\n\nGood wishes for helping your daughter, and I hope you consider my nutritional suggestions.
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It already IS bad. You don't mention meds for your ADD, but it could be a side-effect of the med. \n\nA symptom of ADHD is Impulsivity. This could explain the outbursts, but not the not realizing you are in an outburst part.\n\nKnowing you have a mental disorder, it wouldn't be uncommon for you to have more than one. Maybe one that, until now, has gone un-diagnosed.\n\nI would follow the advice of Answerer 2 and see your doctor as soon as possible.
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It really depends on the health condition involved.  The most common is ADHD. The best help for ADHD is to teach the child compensating strategies like chunking assignments, pacing work and breaks, figit toys and special seating, etc.\n\nFor other conditions, it is really something you have to go by "feel". Some of the more common conditions (e.g. fatiguing issues like cancer, etc.) have websites helping educators...you can also use tips on parenting from parent support groups and modify them for the classroom.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioural problem/difficulty mainly affecting young persons, Bi-polar disorder is a severe mental health problem affecting adults which can lead the sufferer to suicidal ideation.
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The syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity \n\nDisorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition. There are no blood tests, brain scans, or psychological tests that definitively diagnose it.\n\nADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can co?exist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
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Be careful with the meds. There are non-drug alternatives for ADD/ADHD treatment. One I have heard great things about is biofeedback, sometimes referred to as neurofeedback. Try a Google or Yahoo search on the those 2 words.
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Disabilities are varied and different. I am sure you aware that the late Christopher Reeve was Paralyzed, he had a physical disability. That is the most obvious of the disabilities. Others are Blindness, Deafness, Arthritis, etc. Then there are "hidden" disabilities i.e. Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD),there is also Mental Illness such as Depression, Bi-polar Disorder, etc. More than 10% of the US population have some kind of disability or another.
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depression.  low self-esteem.  supposedly attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity (but I personally think that is natural and shouldn't be medicated).  I think the depression and low self-esteem are very real however.
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The child with ADHD who is inattentive will have 6 or more of the following symptoms:\n\nHas difficulty following instructions \nHas difficulty keeping attention on work or play activities at school and at home \nLoses things needed for activities at school and at home \nAppears not to listen \nDoesn't pay close attention to details \nSeems disorganized \nHas trouble with tasks that require planning ahead \nForgets things \nIs easily distracted \nThe child with ADHD who is hyperactive/impulsive will have at least 6 of the following symptoms:\n\nIs fidgety \nRuns or climbs inappropriately \nCan't play quietly \nBlurts out answers \nInterrupts people \nCan't stay in seat \nTalks too much \nIs always on the go \nHas trouble waiting his or her turn \nChildren with ADHD do not make enough chemicals in key areas in the brain that are responsible for organizing thought. Without enough of these chemicals, the organizing centers of the brain don't work well. This causes the symptoms in children with ADHD. Research shows that ADHD is more common in children who have close relatives with the disorder. Recent research also links smoking and other substance abuse during pregnancy to ADHD.\n\nThings that don't cause ADHD:\nBad parenting (though a disorganized home life and school environment can make symptoms worse) \nToo much sugar \nToo little sugar \nAspartame (brand name: Nutrasweet) \nFood additives or colorings \nFood allergies or other allergies \nLack of vitamins \nFluorescent lights \nToo much TV \nVideo games...Children with ADHD may be difficult to parent. They may have trouble understanding directions. Children with ADHD are usually in a constant state of activity. This can be a challenge to adults. You may need to change your home life a bit to help your child. Here are some things you can do to help:\n\nMake a schedule. Set specific times for waking up, eating, playing, doing homework, doing chores, watching TV or playing video games, and going to bed. Post the schedule where your child will always see it. Explain any changes to the routine in advance. \nMake simple house rules. It's important to explain what will happen when the rules are obeyed and when they are broken. Write down the rules and the results of not following them. \nMake sure your directions are understood. Get your child's attention and look directly into his or her eyes. Then tell your child in a clear, calm voice specifically what you want. Keep directions simple and short. Ask your child to repeat the directions back to you. \nReward good behavior. Congratulate your child when he or she completes each step of a task. \nMake sure your child is supervised all the time. Because they are impulsive, children with ADHD may need more adult supervision than other children their age. \nWatch your child around his or her friends. It's sometimes hard for children with ADHD to learn social skills. Reward good play behaviors. \nSet a homework routine. Pick a regular place for doing homework, away from distractions such as other people, TV and video games. Break homework time into small parts and have breaks. \nFocus on effort, not grades. Reward your child when he or she tries to finish school work, not just for good grades. You can give extra rewards for earning better grades. \nTalk with your child's teachers. Find out how your child is doing at school--in class, at playtime, at lunchtime. Ask for daily or weekly progress notes from the teacher.
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About Learning Disabilities\nWhat are the early Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities?\n\nChildren with learning disabilities exhibit a wide range of symptoms. These include problems with reading, mathematics, comprehension, writing, spoken language, or reasoning abilities. Hyperactivity, inattention and perceptual coordination may also be associated with learning disabilities but are not learning disabilities themselves. The primary characteristic of a learning disability is a significant difference between a child's achievement in some areas and his or her overall intelligence. Learning disabilities typically affect five general areas:\n\n   1. Spoken language: delays, disorders, and deviations in listening and speaking.\n   2. Written language: difficulties with reading, writing and spelling.\n   3. Arithmetic: difficulty in performing arithmetic operations or in understanding basic concepts.\n   4. Reasoning: difficulty in organizing and integrating thoughts.\n   5. Memory: difficulty in remembering information and instructions.\n\nAmong the symptoms commonly related to learning disabilities are:\n\n    * poor performance on group tests\n    * difficulty discriminating size, shape, color\n    * difficulty with temporal (time) concepts\n    * distorted concept of body image\n    * reversals in writing and reading\n    * general awkwardness\n    * poor visual-motor coordination\n    * hyperactivity\n    * difficulty copying accurately from a model\n    * slowness in completing work\n    * poor organizational skills\n    * easily confused by instructions\n    * difficulty with abstract reasoning and/or problem solving\n    * disorganized thinking\n    * often obsesses on one topic or idea\n    * poor short-term or long-term memory\n    * impulsive behavior; lack of reflective thought prior to action\n    * low tolerance for frustration\n    * excessive movement during sleep\n    * poor peer relationships\n    * overly excitable during group play\n    * poor social judgment\n    * inappropriate, unselective, and often excessive display of affection\n    * lags in developmental milestones (e.g. motor, language)\n    * behavior often inappropriate for situation\n    * failure to see consequences for his actions\n    * overly gullible; easily led by peers\n    * excessive variation in mood and responsiveness\n    * poor adjustment to environmental changes\n    * overly distractible; difficulty concentrating\n    * difficulty making decisions\n    * lack of hand preference or mixed dominance\n    * difficulty with tasks requiring sequencing\n\nadvertisement\n\nWhen considering these symptoms, it is important to remain mindful of the following:\n\n   1. No one will have all these symptoms.\n   2. Among LD populations, some symptoms are more common than others.\n   3. All people have at least two or three of these problems to some degree.\n   4. The number of symptoms seen in a particular child does not give an indication as whether the disability is mild or severe. It is important to consider if the behaviors are chronic and appear in clusters.\n\nSome of these symptoms may indicate dyslexia. For more information go to ABOUT DYSLEXIA.\n\nSome of these symptoms may indicate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For more information go to ABOUT ADHD.\n\nADD is a neuro-development disorder affecting one's ability to learn and appropriately interact with others. Generally appearing before the age of seven, ADD is more prevalent in young males and occurs in about 3-10 percent of the general population.\n\nIf untreated, ADD restricts academic and social functioning. While best assessed by a professional, some of the most common indicators include:\n\n    * Fidgeting\n    * Excessive talking\n    * Poor concentration\n    * Frequent interruptions\n    * Difficulty following instructions\n    * Short attention span\n    * Forgetfulness\n    * Misplacing/losing things\n    * Engaging in high risk activities
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Lack of sleep, poor nutrition, learned dysfunction, family issues (these could be numerous), learning issues (dyslexia, needs glasses, hearing problems...), health issues, poor self esteem, bullies at school, probably more but...
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Unfortunately, there is no single test that diagnoses Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD).  This is because the disease itself is still relatively poorly defined.  Unlike other diseases, there is no standard physical finding that you can attribute to this disorder.  The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) specifies a set of functional criteria that diagnoses ADD/ADHD.  There are 3 types of ADD/ADHD, predominantly hyperactive, predominantly inattentive or both.  To be functionally diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, you must have 6 or more symptoms of inattentiveness or 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity.  A battery of psychological tests that include a number of logic, quantitative, audio and problem-solving tests are usually used to come to this diagnosis. Usually, trained psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians or family doctors, and neurologists are usually qualified to make such a diagnosis.  It is important to find someone experienced with ADHD diagnosis when looking for diagnosis and treatment for ADD/ADHD.
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They now use ADHD or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder instead of the old ADD terminology. If you take the H or hyperactivity out, ADD is having problems with attention and impulsivity.\nThe consequences of untreated ADD depend on age and what you do. For a young child, sitting still in school and paying attention to teacher talking is a problem and bad grades would be the cosequence. Children with ADD who don't take medication to correct the problem will struggle with basic subjects throughout their lives not because they are not smart enough but because they just miss out on everything around them.\nFor adults, the problems are different. Forgetfullness, distractability, and inability to focus can cause problems with job performance, relationships, etc.
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