+ADHD(Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder)

IN TEENS

By: Giovani Ramirez

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+What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Inattentive Hyperactivity Impulsive

+Six types & symptoms of ADHD in Teens

1.) Classic ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Perhaps hyperactive, restless and impulsive.

2.) Inattentive ADD - Inattentive, and disorganized.

3.) Over-focused ADD - Trouble shifting attention, frequently stuck in loops of negative thoughts, obsessive, excessive worry, inflexible, oppositional and argumentative.

4.) Temporal Lobe ADD - Inattentive and irritable, aggressive, dark thoughts, mood instability, very impulsive. May break rules, fight, be defiant, and very disobedient. Poor handwriting and trouble learning are common.

5.) Limbic System ADD - Inattentive, chronic low-grade depression, negative, low energy, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.

6.) Ring of Fire ADD - Inattentive, extremely distractible, angry, irritable, overly sensitive to the environment, hyper verbal, extremely oppositional, possible cyclic moodiness.

+causes

+ADHD Treatment & Care Doctors usually follow a

multimodal approach to ADHD treatment. This means that they use several different treatment methods for one patient, such as medication, family and individual counseling, and changes at school to address particular learning styles.

+How does ADHD effect a teens life?

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+Common Myths about ADHD cont’

ADHD doesn’t really exists

Fact: Scientific research tells us ADHD is a biological-base disorder that includes distractibility, impulsiveness and sometimes hyperactivity

ADHD is just an excuse for irresponsible, unmotivated lazy people

Fact: ADHD is caused by neurological impairments not character flaws. For some people with ADHD, the effort required to get through the day can be exhausting. For a person with ADHD, completing a task actually requires more motivation than what most people think

+Common Myths about ADHD cont’ All people with ADHD are hyperactive

Fact: not all people with ADHD are hyperactive and constantly in motion. Many are considered to have undifferentiated ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder without hyperactivity.

It is caused by consuming too much white sugar

Fact: Studies have shown that very few children with ADHD are helped by special diets. Sugar food additives are have been ruled out as causes for ADHD

Poor parenting is responsible for ADHD behavior

Fact: ADHD is a physical disorder caused by differences in children

+Famous People with ADHD

Albert Einstein

Beethoven

John F. Kennedy

Jim Carey

Bill Gates

JimCarey

For a extensive list go to :http://www.unboundpotentials.com/id111.html

+Conclusion

ADHD is a medical condition that can impair people who have and are not receiving services to help them manage the symptoms

Most biases and stereotypes are the born out of ignorance and misinformation. Don’t let a “ADHD” label define how you talk and approach a person with it.

Remember, with knowledge comes power.

Educate yourself!

+Resources

Websites

www.ADHD.com

www.ldpride.net