ADHD
( Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder )
History of ADHD
ADHD has not caused any havoc in Earth's history. The first person to see ADHD in its commonly accepted form was Dr. Heinrich Hoffman. He wrote a book that gave an accurate description of a young boy who would be diagnosed today with ADHD. In 1902 the characteristics were actually studied by the medical community by Sir George F. Still who created and published a series of lectures for the Royal College of Physicians in England.
Is ADHD infectious or non-infectious
ADHD is a non-infectious disease because you cannot pass it from one person to another. The difference between an infectious disease and a non-infectious disease is that an infectious disease is something you can pass from one person to another like the flu and a non-infectious disease is something you cannot pass from one person to another like cancer.
What causes ADHD
No one knows for sure what causes ADHD but, it probably come from interactions between genes and non- genetic factors. ADHD often runs in families. Non-genetic factors that may increase a child's risk for developing ADHD are smoking or drinking during pregnancy, birth complications or very low birth weight, exposure to lead or other toxic substances, extreme neglect, abuse, or social deprivation, and food additives like artificial coloring, which might make hyperactivity worse.
What transmits ADHD
ADHD is transmitted genetically. There is not one specific gene that transmits ADHD. Several genes have been clearly identified as being involved in ADHD.
Symptoms of ADHD
Symptoms of ADHD are that the child might daydream a lot, forget or lose things a lot, squirm or fidget, talk too much, make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks, have a hard time resisting temptation, have trouble taking turns, and have difficulty getting along with others.
Body systems affected by ADHD
ADHD affects the entire sensorium. ADHD actually starts in the brain. It affects the vision, smell, hearing, cognition, and emotions. The lack of the ability to focus causes problems in the perceptual systems of the brain also.
Treatment and Prevention
There are several different treatment options. They are medications, behavioral intervention strategies, parent training, and ADHD and school. In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a combination of medication and behavior therapy.