ADHD

1. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2. Some of the common symptoms include impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and short attentions spans. These kids can't sit still, they have to do something all the time. But even if they find something fun to do, they will probably not do it for a very long time. They are very good at starting things but not as good at taking the time to finish it. 
3. The cause of ADHD is not completely known but most of the time it seems to be caused by genetics. One-third of all parents with ADHD get children who has it too. Studies shows the neurotransmitters and nerve pathways regulating behaviors, functions abnormally in people with ADHD. Also parts of their brains can be smaller or less active. 
4. There is no simple way to diagnose ADHD. What psychologists do is that they gather evaluations of the child from parents, teachers, and sometimes from friends and relatives as well. To be diagnosed with ADHD the child has to show that their behavior is consistent in all environments. 
5. The worldwide prevalence of ADHD is 5.29%. 
6. There is no real cure for this conditions but there is medication that will reduce the symptoms. Ritalin is a stimulant that normally speeds up your system, but for people with ADHD it is very calming and it makes their brains work like the brains of people without ADHD.   
7. The prognosis for someone with ADHD is that about 50% of the children with ADHD will continue to have symptoms as adults while the rest seem to outgrow it. The positive news is that the adult can easier control and hide there problems. Most children with ADHD have great difficulties in school and with social interaction and that can cause low self-esteem. Some of these children also develop other problems like conduct disorder. And 25% of these adults develop antisocial behaviors and they have a higher risk or committing crimes and abuse drugs and substances. The rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts are also much higher for people exposed to comorbidity.