
medical discoveries driven by technological advances are changing the way ADHD is perceived and subsequently treated. Primary symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include difficulty maintaining focused and paying attention, difficulty in self regulating behavior, and very high levels or activity. Secondary symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include low self-esteem, loss of motivation, worry, boredom, frustration, sleep disturbances, and hopelessness. Studies show that the number of children being diagnosed is increasing at an alarming rate, though it is unclear as to why. Some speculate that it could be due to an increased awareness, and acceptance, of the disorder while others are convinced that the increase may have to do with external environmental factors such as exposure to pesticides (organophosphates). Old News about ADHD *ADHD was seen as a behavioral problem caused by such things as inconsistent parenting or willful defiance. *ADHD was treated almost exclusively with immediate release stimulant medications such as Ritalin (methylphenidate), which worked well about 70 percent of the time but only lasted a few hours. *Methods which are changing the dynamics in ADHD research had yet to be discovered or fully utilized. Examples would be brain scanning, imaging, and development technologies. Today’s News about ADHD *With the help of brain imaging technology scientists are finding that in some children ADHD may be related to how the brain is wired or how it is structured. For other children with ADHD, brain development occurs normally but proceeds at a slower pace than their non-ADHD peers. In some regions, development is delayed by an average of 36 months (3 years) compared to children without the disorder. *The delay in brain development seems to be most pronounced in the frontal cortex which is the part of the brain that supports the ability to suppress inappropriate actions and thoughts, focus attention, remember things moment to moment, work for reward, and plan for the future. On the other hand the area of the brain that controls movement (the motor cortex) tends to mature faster in children with ADHD. According to the National Institute of Mental Health the speed at which specific areas of the brain develop may account for the restlessness and fidgety symptoms commonly seen in those with ADHD.
*Different types of psychotherapy are now known to be effective in treating ADHD especially when combined with other treatment options (natural homeopathic remedies etc…). Behavioral therapy helps teach practical skills such as how to organize tasks and manage time to complete homework. It also is a useful tool in helping children work through difficult emotions. Additionally, therapists specializing in behavioral therapy have delivered a high success rate when working with children to improve social skills such as how to wait their turn, react to teasing, requesting help, and sharing toys. *ADHD more than likely stems from interactions between genes and environmental or non-genetic factors. There are a handful of genes that are being closely evaluated as they apply to the risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. One compelling study found that brain areas controlling attention were thinnest in children with ADHD who carried a particular version of a gene associated with brain development. Ironically, these brain areas normalized in thickness during the teen years and coincided with an improvement in symptoms. *ADHD symptoms may or may not decline as children grow up. A recent study found that adults with untreated ADHD have a higher than average rates of divorce, unemployment, substance abuse, and disability. Additionally, while many adults with ADHD receive treatment for substance abuse, or other medical disorders, only a small percentage receive treatment for their ADHD symptoms. Homeopathic Remedies for ADD/ADHD Symptom Management |
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