1. Psychology 1100 Pamela Lemons  Kenneth Robbins  Melissa Wells  Richard Fisher  Sheena Christison  Sierra Kartchner

2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

3.  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a psychiatric disorder or neurobehavioral disorder characterized by significant difficulties either of inattention and/or hyperactivity an impulsiveness.

4.  Predominantly inattentive (ADHD-PI or ADHD-I)  Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive (ADHD-HI or ADHD-H)  The two combined (ADHD-C),

5.  Sir Alexander Crichton M.D.,( 1763-1856) was the first person to document a disorder similar to ADHD in 1798.  Franz Kramer and Hans Pollnow diagnosed children with the term "Hyperkinetic Disease" in 1932. Symptoms included restlessness and remarkable motor activity.

6.  In 1980 the disorder was relabeled to attention deficit disorder (ADD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).  IN 1987 ADD was renamed ADHD to recognize the hyperactivity element of the disorder.

7.  ADHD affects 3% to 7% of the American population.  Males are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as females.  Children as well as adults are affected by ADHD.

8.  It is believed to more genetic than anything else, but some environmental factors may play a role in developing ADHD.  ADHD is often seen within the same families indicating it to be hereditary.  Smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol during pregnancy and exposure to high levels of lead have shown to be related to cases of ADHD in children.

9.  Hyperactivity  Inability to hold attention  Impulsive behaviors at times  Restlessness  Outbursts / Overexcited

10.  There is no known cure for ADHD, only medication helps to manage the side effects of the disorder.  Typically, stimulant medications are used to manage symptoms of ADHD.  Stimulants increase the amount of dopamine levels in the brain which can help boost concentration levels and focus, while reducing hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

11. Common stimulant medications for ADHD are:  Adderall  Concerta  Ritalin  Focalin

12.  By locating the genes that cause the disorder, scientist may one day be able to prevent and better treat ADHD.  For pregnant mothers, playing it safe and staying away from any drugs, alcohol and lead exposure is best.

13.  Lawrence Robinson, M. S. (n.d.). www.helpguide.com. Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_medications.htm http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_medications.htm  National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health And Human Services. NIH Publication No. 12-3572. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder/index.shtml http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder/index.shtml  W. Lange, The history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 2010, pg.8  Alexander Crichton, 2008 reprint, Chp. 1, pg. 203.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder  Carroll, Lisa. “1 in 10 US kids has ADHD, Study Finds”. Msnbc. 18 Aug 2011. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/44190936/ns/health-childrens_health/t/us-kids-has- adhd-studyfinds/