ADHD is attention deficit disorder accompanied by impassivity and over activity. Medical scientists think ADHD is caused by a chemical problem in the brain. The front part of the brain helps you pay attention, concentrate, organize things, and put breaks on impulsive or unacceptable behavior. People...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Do you remember a bully or outcast in your grade school years that always required extra attention from the teacher or couldn't sit still long enough for a short story to be read? Do you remember the child who always interrupted when someone was talking? ...
A child sits and stares out the door, wondering what topic he should write about. A few minutes later the child shuts down and rests his head on the desk, still not having any idea on what to write about. Soon after that he bounces out of his chair wondering what his peers are doing. Going from pers...
INATTENTION • Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities • Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions) • Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities • Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in task...
