Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention deficit disorder is a mental disorder that effects the behavior of a person. Attention deficit disorder, which is commonly referred to as ADD, mainly effects children. ... Children who suffer from ADD are said to be out of control, but with the right treatment they can control the disorder. ... When attending school children with ADD have problems on following instructions, paying attention appropriately to what they need to focus on doing, seem not to listen, be disorganized, have poor handwriting, miss details, have trouble starting tasks that require planning or long-term effort, appear to be easily distracted, or forgetful. ... ADD is caused by a neurobiological disorder. ... In people with ADD the brain areas that control attention used less glucose, indicating that they were less active. ... Throughout their lives they find a job that is stimulating to them, and with the help of various treatments develop to their full potential and control the disorder they had once struggled with.