ADD (Attention-deficit disorder without hyperactivity) and ADHD (Attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity) are related but distinctive conditions that display developmentally inappropriate inattention and impulsivity with or without the hyperactivity component. ADD is implicated in learning disorders and can influence the behavior of children at any cognitive level. With ADHD there is a problem with completing tasks or getting things done, both in the home and school setting. There can also be difficulty getting along with other children and adults by those with ADHD.
ADD is seen more commonly in boys than girls where 10% of boys and 3% of girls are afflicted. A total of between 5-10% of school-aged children are diagnosed with ADD; ADHD is less common and only 3% of children are actually diagnosed with this disorder.

Symptoms:

Signs of ADD are inattention and impulsivity and may include: disorganization and difficulty staying organised, being easily distracted, being forgetful, having difficulty following directions and not paying attention to details, having a short attention span.
Signs of ADHD may include anger, aggression, excitability, fidgeting, boredom, anxiety, and mood swings. hyperactivity, impulsivity, irritability, a lack of restraint, repetition of words or actions, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, having a short attention span, and being absent-minded.

Treatments:

Emotional unblocking therapies. Parent training utilising structured predictable and consistent parenting and behavior management techniques. Counseling and support mechanisms. Cognitive behavior modification. Dietary interventions. Conventional allopathic treatment may include drugs.

Causes:

Risk factors for ADHD may BE genetic and include blood relatives, where a parent or sibling has ADHD, or another mental health disorder. Exposure to environmental toxins such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings. Maternal drug use, alcohol use, or smoking during pregnancy.

Diet:

Healthy eating plays an important part in any hyperactivity protocol. There are certain items that must be excluded: Food containing gluten (eating gluten is like eating pure sugar), Foods that contain dairy, Processed sugars, Artificial colorants, and flavorings. Fast foods must be cut out. One cannot underestimate the number of artificial flavorings and colorants contained in products.

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