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Parenting TipsStatistics show that as many as 4.4% of adults actually have some degree of Attention Deficit Disorder. Statistics show that ADD sufferers tend to be lower academic achievers and can have difficult in holding a steady job.
The cause of ADD relates to the brain’s dopamine neurotransmitter systems. An old theory that ADD can be caused by poor diet has now been disproven. And ADD is never caused by bad parenting. The truth is that most cases of ADD are actually inherited. A child is 30% more likely to exhibit the symptoms of ADD if a parent or close family member has the condition.
During childhood the symptoms of ADD can be very clear. Children develop through three distinct stages. The first stage occurs as babies when they start to focus on various objects around them. The object will engage their focus for a limited period of time.
The next stage will be familiar to parents of toddlers as this is when their attention is continuously shifting from one thing to another. If a child continues to show this type of behaviour they are likely to be diagnosed as having ADD.
It’s the during the third stage that children develop the ability to focus for longer periods of time and to shift that focus at will. This pattern of attention and concentration is what is required in classroom situations.
A key aspect of ADD is not only the inability to concentrate on a topic or task for a very long period of time. ADD sufferers lack the ability to choose what they focus upon and what attracts their attention. This can become very apparent when a child with ADD has to carry out a routine task like getting ready for school. If they are required to wait then their attention can quickly be drawn to something else.
The ADD sufferers brain doesn’t release enough neuro chemicals so they find themselves looking around for more stimulus. For ADD sufferers this is a reflex reaction over which they have no control.
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Hopefully these notes will have provided some insight into what underpins Attention Deficit Disorder. There are many forms or treatment, some involving drugs, but one of the most effective involves camping and outdoor activity. Bushcraft courses can be a great way to learn about the outdoors at any time of year. Just make sure you are wrapped up in some warm outdoor clothing and you take along a good sleeping bag.
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