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Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is commonly known as a childhood syndrome characterized by impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and a short attention span. These often lead to learning disabilities and various behavioral problems. ADD is defined as an inability to control behavior due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli.
Most of the diagnosis is at childhood. Experts say that over 2 million children have ADD. About 50% of these 2 million children who have ADD are believed to be underachievers. Also with this 50% the children who have ADD are believed to be to have social and academic difficulties. About 40% of the 2 million have a 40% IQ discrepancy. The good part is that 80%-90% of these children receive medication for their problem, but most of them still need behavior modifications. Most schools help with that.
People with ADD are often noted for their inconsistencies. One day they can "do it," and the next they cannot. They have......

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