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| 1. What causes A.D.D.? ADD is a neurobiological disorder resulting from problems in the dopamine neurotransmitter systems in the brain. Most cases are genetically inherited. If a parent or close relative has ADD there is a 30% chance that a child will have A.D.D. 2. How can you have A.D.D. without the H? The levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and neurotransmiterrs are different. 3. Where do researchers believe A.D.D. originated? They believe that A.D.D. has always existed but is increasing in numbers probably because of our environment. 4. What part of the brain does A.D.D. effect and how? It effects mostly the frontal lobes, by lowering blood flow to the brain, and it changes the efficiency of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters transmit informtion. 5. Exactly what are the researchers working for a cure trying to fix? Researchers are trying to find a way to regulate the blood flow to increase the flow of neurotransmitters. 6. What steps have been taken towards finding a cure for A.D.D.? Many scientists have been trying to make the effects of medications permanant so that the flow of neurotransmitters is stable at all times. 7. How is A.D.D. spread amongst the population? In the United States it accures in 5% of people, but in other countries, it can be as high as 29%. 8. What are the different types of A.D.D.? There are many types of A.D.D., two are A.D.D. innatentive type and A.D.D. hyperactive type (A.D.H.D.) 9. What are the differences between the different types of A.D.D.? Some are innatentive while others are hyperactive, but the names will practilly explain what type it is. 10. How can you detect A.D.D.? One way to detect A.D.D. is to look at teacher comments and try to find multiple accounts of missing work, but high test scores. 11. When was A.D.D. first recognized and was it documented? About 100 years,a book was made describing "bad children" that basicaly described A.D.D. 12. Is A.D.D. medically treated, and if so, how? Yes, use of stimulants and antidepressants. 13. What does medication do for A.D.D.? It regulates the flow of dopamine between neurotransmitters. Medication helps ADD'ers to stay calm, focused, organized and alert. 14. How can A.D.D. affect your life? A.D.D. makes life in general harder. It had been described as "Driving through a rain storm without windshield wipers". 15. What special environments do A.D.D. students need? Some students need an Independant Educational Plan, or IEP that may include classroom modifications in assignments, testing and grading, supervision, use of additional technology and indavidual resource help. 16. Why don�t teachers know about A.D.D.? Most teachers now teaching were never tought that A.D.D. was real, and that it was just an excuse for "Bad kids". 17. How should teachers treat A.D.D. students? It is every teachers job to provide every child they teach an equal chance to learn up to their potential. It is suggested that they set up personalized learning styles for the A.D.D. student. 18. What kind of help is there available for students with A.D.D.? Once diagnosed with A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. all public school students are legally entitled to the support of IEP's. There are also specialized schools available for students with A.D.D. 19. Why is A.D.D. more predominant in boys than girls? Scientist's don't know, but research shows that A.D.D. is 3 times more likely to effect males. Some believe it is underdiagnosed in females. 20. How does A.D.D. effect the body? Having A.D.D. adds more stress to the body and mind and can cause stress related health problems later in life. Also, the various medications will effect the body in various ways. 21. Where and why is A.D.D. most common? It seems to be most common in India for reasons unknown. 22. Does nationality play a factor in A.D.D., and if so, how? Research shows that India has the highest number of ADD per population, yet research has not shown why. 23. Is A.D.D. a progressively worsening condition, and if so how? No, in fact, after many years of A.D.D., adults seem to be adapted to A.D.D. and have jobs that work for them so it isn't so hard later on in life. 24. Does food affect A.D.D. and if so, how? It isn't proven, but some believe it does. 25. When is A.D.D. usually recognized, and does anyone have it without knowing? A.D.D. is usually diagnosed in child hood, but it can go undiagnosed. The hyperactive type is more obvious and usually diagnosed in elementary school, and the innatentive type is often not recognized untill junior high. 26. How do people find out if they have A.D.D.? If you suspect you have it you should go to a trained Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Pediatrician, or Neurologist and ask to take the diagnostic tests for A.D.D. 27. Why does A.D.D. cause depression? It causes depresion, in some cases, because of constant failure in school, parental punishment, teacher harassment, and some times harassment from other children. Adults are often depressed because they feel inadequate. 28. How does A.D.D. effect ones social life? If not dignosed and treated, someone with ADD will suffer socially. They are thought to be wild and naughty. They are disciplined constantly. They are perceived as not very bright because they cannot seem to complete tasks. Yet once treated, they have a great social life because they are so social and spontaniously fun and adventurous. 29. Are there any statistics on how many people have A.D.D. and if so what are they? Scientists have said it is under diagnosed, and should be in somewhere around 15% of Americans. 30. How can A.D.D. be a good thing? A.D.D. can be Gifted A.D.D. and that means one is exceptionally smart, and most people develope other skills and statigies that are more efficient than that suggested. 31. What famous people had A.D.D.? Albert Einstein of one, to see more visit my Famous People page. 32. What are some good career choices for people with A.D.D.? Anything stimulating and/ or exciting and dangerous. |
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