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Attention Deficit Disorder
By: Morgan Barnes
History of ADD
• Known as the history of the 90’s
• It was not until 1980 that ADD was named
– Before that it was called “Morbid Defect of
Moral Control” 1902
– Then in 1922 “Post-encephalitic Behavior
Disorders”.
– Then it was called “Minimal Brain Dysfunction”
in 1960
– “Hyperkinetic Reaction” in 1968
What is ADD?
• A disorder associated with low
attention spans and hyperactivity.
Characteristics of ADD
• Inattention
– Difficulty organizing task
– Inability of staying on task
– Lacks the ability to transition
– Misplacing things
– Hard time remembering tasks
Characteristics of ADD
Continued
• Hyperactivity
– Fidgety
– Can not stay seated
– Girls tend to talk a lot
– Boys tend to be more aggressive
– Difficulties listing to others
– Gets distracted when reading a lot
Characteristics of ADD
Continued
• Impulsiveness
– Speaks out
– Doesn’t like to take turns
– Need to do high stimulus activity
Treatment for ADD
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Not curable
Medicine
Counseling
Behavior modification
Medicine
Ritalin
– Affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that
contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
– Main drug used
– Other medications are also used but the same
results are accomplished.
Counseling
• Counseling used for the main reason of
children feel like they are a hassle to their
peers.
• Are treated with respect
• Positive points are pointed out
• Feel like they can talk and express
• Feel safe in the environment
• Learn about their behaviors
– Some they are not in control over
Behavior Modification
• Make it work for that particular
student
• Find the students strengths
Normal vs. ADD
How do you get ADD?
• Genetic
• Problems at birth
Symptoms of ADD
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Cognitive disorders
Mental disorders due to a medical condition
Disorders related to substance abuse
Schizophrenia
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Dissociative disorders
Sleep disorders
Adjustment disorders
Personality disorders
ADD Children in Sport
• Doesn’t help them
• Sometimes makes it worse
• Sport at young age
Swimming, Diving,
or lifesaving.
Parenting an ADD Child
• Keep things in perspective, Believe and
support your child, and pay attention to
the siblings.
– Don’t sweat the small stuff
– Educate the siblings
– Rules for everyone
– Encourage
– Focus on the positive and not the negative
Famous People with ADD/ADHD
• Walt Disney-a newspaper editor fired
him because he had "No good ideas“.
• Thomas Edison- his teachers told him he
was stupid and couldn’t learn anything.
• Elbert Einstein- Was four years old
before he would talk and seven before
he could read.
• Terry Bradshaw- NFL Quarterback
• Jason Kid- Current NBA player.
Conclusion
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV8JLBga
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