Diagnosing ADD
Jason Rickard
Today’s fast paced society has lead to many diseases that did
not exist in the past. One such illness is the psychiatric
illness - ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). People suffering
from ADD exhibit hyperactivity, mood swings, lack of impulse
control, inattention, and forgetfulness and this illness
usually starts in childhood and may continue to adulthood.
It is rather difficult to distinguish between a child acting
child like, and one who is suffering from ADD. Though there are
many symptoms for ADD, it is always better to have the child
diagnosed by a trained health care professional to get the
final and right diagnosis.
The impulsive ADD patient tends to react rather than act. They
tend to make decisions without considering consequences and
spend more money than they have. They don’t have the capacity
of concentrating on a subject for long; however, they may pay
attention to different things at a time, instead of
concentrating on a single thing. The hyperactive, can’t sit
still and are always restless and in constant motion.
There is no actual reason for ADD; but research has shown that
genetics, neuro-chemical imbalances, nutrition and pregnancy
health all have an effect on ADD. The brains of people with ADD
have brain areas that have less activity with reduced blood
flow. It is when the chemicals of the brain, the
neurotransmitters, don’t function effectively that ADD develops
in a person. Some researches have shown that ADD is genetic, and
that it runs in the family chain. Even the use of cigarettes,
alcohol, and some drugs in pregnancy tend to have an effect on
the unborn child.
It is possible to treat ADD with professional help. The
physician will be able to diagnose ADD and prescribe
preliminary medications. However, the physician may refer the
case to a specialist for exact diagnosis and treatment. It is
the psychiatrists who will be able to diagnose ADD and
prescribe medications while giving therapy on feelings and tips
for changing ADD behavioral tendencies.
With the help of a cognitive-behavioral therapist, it is
possible to set up a modification program for the ADD case at
school, office and home. Though the psychiatrist is capable of
providing the right medications for ADD, the psychologist,
psychotherapist and therapist have no right in prescribing
medications. They can instead provide therapy to deal with ADD
and these therapists usually suggest and organize support
groups for people with ADD.
Children with ADD should be taken to an educational specialist
who could train the child in practical solutions to succeed in
normal school activities. They help in time-management, school
accommodations, note-taking, organizing the backpack and
assignments and study skills. There is another form of
treatment for ADD that can be availed from the brain wave
therapist who retrains the mind of the ADD patient to become
less impulsive, and at the same time, more attentive.
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