... the nine months, the person has to show a certain number of the classic traits associated with the disorder. The EEG is used to record the amount of electrical activity that is happening in the brain. An MRI is an x-ray that shows the brain's anatomy however it is not a routine assessment. More recently, the way to diagnose ADD is the use of a PET SCAN, which measures the amount activity in the ... need to "apply themselves more" or "get their act together." Attention Deficit Disorder not only affects those afflicted in the classroom but at home as well. The rest of the family's daily ro...

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