The diagnostic label Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often called ADD or ADHD, refers to a condition in adults and children who have significant problems in four main areas of their lives:
- Inattention
- Impulsivity
- Hyperactivity
- Boredom
Although it is still controversial, there is a tremendous amount of research to support the statement that ADHD is a neurologically based condition.
ADHD is not the result of "bad parenting" or obnoxious, willful defiance on the part of the child.
There are three types of ADHD:
- Inattentive Type
- Impulsive-Hyperactive Type
- Combined Type
ADHD might affect one, two, or several areas of the brain, resulting in several different "styles" or "profiles" of children (and adults) with the disorder. These different profiles impact performance in these four areas:
- Attention
- Lack of Impulse Control
- Over-activity or motor restlessness
- Being easily bored (this is a problem which is not yet an "official" problem found in the diagnostic manuals, but ought to be)
ADHD affects about five percent (5%) of the children in the United States, and about three percent (3%) of all adults in the USA. Problems become apparent by age 7.
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