Sometimes it’s difficult to understand the differences between attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Througout the years, ADHD has been given many names. ADD is a term that was used in the past and is still used often today. The terms were once used separately, but have since been combined under one label of ADHD.
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Though most ADHD behaviors are present from childhood on, it can be a bit difficult to determine if a child has ADHD or if they’re just being a kid. Here are some guidelines, along with helpful information about ADHD during each stage of childhood.
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For many years, the typical view of ADHD was based on the behaviors of hyperactive little boys who couldn’t focus on their work. It appeared to be a male-dominated disorder because few girls were diagnosed. In recent years, this view is steadily changing as we learn about ADHD and how it affects the genders differently.
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There are several factors considered when diagnosing ADHD. The main component is a close look at how long the symptoms have been present. In most cases, they need to have been present for six months in at least three different living scenarios. For example, if the symptoms are only present at school, there may be other causes and it would need to be researched further. If the same behaviors occured at home, at school, and at sports practice, there is a better indication of ADHD and not just unwanted responses to outside stimuli.
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If you are wondering if your child may have ADHD, there are three different areas that should be evaluated:
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As parents, when we first receive the news that our child may have ADHD, we immediately ask ourselves what we did wrong. We look for causes in our parenting styles, choices, and past events that may have lead to this condition. Drop that burden because chances are, there is nothing that you have done to “create” this condition in your child. While there is no definite known cause of ADHD, research has shown that there are several different factors that are present in many children with ADHD.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder affecting about 3-5% of the world’s population. It typically presents itself during childhood, and is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity, as well as forgetfulness, poor impulse control or impulsivity, and distractibility.
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