3. AD/HD What is it?

4. AD/HD is… Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder A neurobehavioral disorder characterized by pervasive inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity and resulting in significant functional impairment. A neurobehavioral disorder characterized by pervasive inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity and resulting in significant functional impairment. In other words, the inability to pay attention and focus In other words, the inability to pay attention and focus http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/

5. Some Facts on AD/HD Approximately 3% to 5% of children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Approximately 3% to 5% of children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There is no cure for AD/HD There is no cure for AD/HD AD/HD is present at birth and persists into Adulthood AD/HD is present at birth and persists into Adulthood AD/HD is treatable! Through behavior modification and medication. AD/HD is treatable! Through behavior modification and medication. http://add.about.com/od/basicsofaddadhd/a/wh atisadd.htm http://add.about.com/od/basicsofaddadhd/a/wh atisadd.htm http://add.about.com/od/basicsofaddadhd/a/wh atisadd.htm http://add.about.com/od/basicsofaddadhd/a/wh atisadd.htm

6. Genetics or Environment? ADHD IS very likely caused by biological factors which influence neurotransmitter activity in certain parts of the brain, and which have a strong genetic basis. ADHD IS very likely caused by biological factors which influence neurotransmitter activity in certain parts of the brain, and which have a strong genetic basis. AD/HD is NOT due to bad parenting, family problems, poor teachers or schools, too much TV, food allergies, or excess sugar. AD/HD is NOT due to bad parenting, family problems, poor teachers or schools, too much TV, food allergies, or excess sugar. http://www.add.org/articles/factsheet.html http://www.add.org/articles/factsheet.html http://www.add.org/articles/factsheet.html

7. Statistics According to CDC (Center for Disease Control) (2005): 1.6 million elementary school children have been diagnosed with ADHD 1.6 million elementary school children have been diagnosed with ADHD 4 million children ages 3-17 have ever been diagnosed with ADHD 4 million children ages 3-17 have ever been diagnosed with ADHD Percent of boys 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD: 9.2 Percent of boys 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD: 9.2 Percent of girls 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD 3.8 Percent of girls 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD 3.8 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/adhd.htm http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/adhd.htm http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/adhd.htm

8. Content Although AD/HD makes the present and future difficult for both children and adults it is NOT hopeless, with support and guidance from relatives and the educational system, people with AD/HD can reach their full potential. Although AD/HD makes the present and future difficult for both children and adults it is NOT hopeless, with support and guidance from relatives and the educational system, people with AD/HD can reach their full potential.

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