1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Ethan Kinard

2. What is Attention Hyperactivity Disorder? Brain condition related to behavior and learning disorders Hard time focusing and staying calm, particularly over a long period of time More common in the boys than in girls

3. Causes Brain structure Genes Smoking, drug/alcohol use, or exposure to toxins during pregnancy Exposure to toxins as a small child Food additives

4. Symptoms Hyperactivity Impulsive Easily distracted Often goes from one activity to another without finishing the first one Trouble finishing all schoolwork Disorganized Procrastinates Forgetful

5. Diagnosis Some clinics suggest several tests often costing thousands of dollars Other clinics run quick rating scales and prescribe a treatment Over-Diagnosis -often confused with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma Under-Diagnosis -often reports in school setting by school psychologist or in office of therapist unfamiliar with ADHD

6. Treatment/Medications Psychotherapy for child and parents Prescribed stimulant medication *Ritalin *Adderall Recent research shows that medication may cause immediate relief, but psychotherapy is what will help the most in the long run

7. Works Cited http://www.google.com/#hl=en&biw=1003&bih=503&q=Attention+deficit+hyperactivity+disorder&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=O_etTbvbJ4npgQe1vs3zCw&ved=0CCsQkQ4&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=c933f7452b4afda8 http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275/DSECTION=causes http://newideas.net/adhd/diagnosis http://psychcentral.com/lib/2007/treatment-for-attention-deficit-disorder-adhd/