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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 • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • 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 BqY