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ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder

by Sue Watson
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Definition: ADD is a biologically based condition causing those inflicted with the disorder to have difficulty in one or more of the the following areas:
  • sustaining attention
  • making careless errors
  • hyperactivity
  • impulsivity
  • inability to focus and remain on task
  • inattentiveness
  • difficulty with organization and completion of tasks
  • loses or misplaces things
  • easily distracted.
However, when making a diagnosis, practicioners will often look for at least 6 symptoms. Note, all children from time to time can suffer from the above symptoms, however, and ADD child suffers from these symptoms on a regular basis.
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Examples:
Josh's attention span is so weak, I'm concerned he might have ADD. He doesn't seem able to stick to any task at hand.

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