What is Attention Deficit Disorder? What are the causes? How is it Treated?

Attention Deficit Disorder ADD is a neurological impairment that affects many children around the world. Once the symptoms of ADD, a common learning disorder, have been diagnosed, then an individualized process of on-going treatment can begin. Attention Deficit Disorder is definitely genetic. It has been proven without a doubt that this disorder runs in the families. It is very likely that if at least one parent has it, the child will have it. If both …

…effects, and therefore they must be prescribed by a physician or a family nurse practitioner ("ADD w/or w/o LD" n. pag.). In conclusion, a great deal of progress has been made in identifying and treating Attention Deficit Disorder. The use of various modalities has been proven successful in many cases. However, hopefully researchers will continue on, demonstrating no deficit of attention in their pursuit of more effective treatments, and perhaps, someday, a cure.