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Attention deficit hyperactivity - AN INTRODUCTION

Attention deficit hyperactivity

Defination: A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control.

Etiology: 1.Genetics-If a parent has ADHD, a child has more than a 50% chance of having it. If an older sibling has it, a child has more than a 30% chance.
 2. Children who were born prematurely (before the 37th week of pregnancy) or with a low birthweight.
 3.Dysfunction in the fronto-subcortical pathways and imbalances in the dopaminergic and noradrenergic systems have been implicated in ADHD 
Symptoms: 
1. inattention
2 lack of focus
3.poor time management
4.weak impulse control
5.exaggerated emotions
6.hyperfocus
7.hyperactivityand executive dysfunction

Drugs used:
  • Adderall (amphetamine)
  • Ritalin (methylphenidate)
  • Metadate or Methylin (methylphenidate)
  • Dexedrine or Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine)

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