Early Detection of ADD & ADHD
An ADD/ADHD child will show a pattern of these characteristics at levels that are not related to age or situation.

The actual diagnosis of ADD/ADHD is usually not determined quickly in a child’s younger years. Since its conditions may go undetected over a long period of time, children who suffer from it are often labeled, by their teachers, inattentive, bored, lazy, and to have behavior problems. It is not unusual for ADD/ADHD children with high intellectual abilities to go undiagnosed until middle or even junior high school.

Causes
Studies show that parents likely have little control over the cause of ADD/ADHD. The following are accepted as the most likely causes:

• Heredity/Genetics: Another member of the family had a similar temperament or pattern of behavior.

• Biological/Physiological: Possible chemical imbalance that inhibits the efficiency of the neurotransmitters of certain portions of the brain.

• Lead Poisoning: Ingesting toxic levels of lead, by mouth or absorption.

• Allergies/Medical Conditions: Asthma, food allergies, and ear infections.

• Pregnancy/Birth Complications: Premature birth, lack of oxygen, or history of prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol.

• Brain Injury: This cause is present in a very small number of ADD/ADHD children.

The Future
As research continues, some specialists are encouraging people to think of ADD/ADHD not as a disorder, but simply as a different style of learning which, when supported, can enhance the student's natural abilities.

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