Attention Deficit Disorder

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"A.D.D. is a breakdown of the filter systems of
the brain," according to Dr. Edward Hallowell, a world-renowned expert on
A.D.D. and author of several best-selling books on the subject. A.D.D. is
not an indicator of low intelligence, nor is it a learning disability. The
A.D.D. brain cannot filter the information coming in and cannot filter what
is going out. It is constantly bombarded with stimuli which can't be fully
processed--resulting in unpredictable responses.

When was A.D.D. first recognized as a neurological disorder?

Although Attention Deficit Disorder has gained world-wide
recognition in the 1990's, its discovery actually occurred in 1937. Dr.
Bradley of Providence, Rhode Island, discovered while treating severely
destructive children that by using amphetamines, a stimulant, these
children would become more tranquil and could concentrate better. Since
his discovery, many others in his field have continued his work; however,
Attention ...

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last
published in 1994. For short, it is called "DSM-IV". Using this guide,
doctors look for six or more of the following symptoms in their patient:

a) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless
mistakes in school work, work or other activities.
b) often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play
activities.
c) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
d) often does not follow through on instructions and fails to
finish school work, chores, or duties in the workplace. (not due
to oppositional behavior or failure to understand
instructions)
e) often has difficulty ...

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