Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder "ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is like living in a fast-moving kaleidoscope where sounds, images and thoughts are constantly changing. " (NIMH-ADHD) ADHD can be very frustrating and difficult for children. Medicines and treatments are available and have proven effective. Parents may also feel frustrated and may be doing something wrong. ADHD is effectively treated with medications and therapies. There are three basic types of ADHD. They are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. (NIMH-ADHD) A child can have one, any combination of two, or even all three of these types. If a child has difficulty keeping his mind on one thing or gets bored easily, he has a type of ADHD called inattention. If the child has ADHD hyperactivity, he is always moving, cannot sit still and talks incessantly. They squirm in their seat or pace around the room. If the child has impulsive ADHD he is not able to think before doing something. They might run into the street without looking or blurt out something completely inappropriate. Parents need to understand that everyone shows signs of ADHD sometimes, so the DMS (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has a specific guideline for determining ADHD. (Aschenbrenner, Diane S.) Showing signs of ADHD could mean your child suffers from a chronic fear of mild seizures. If your child is having trouble in school it could mean one of three things. One is that the child actually has ADHD. The child has difficulty paying attention and may feel frustrated with school. Two, the child does not have ADHD, he is simply bored by the topic due to its ease and therefore shows signs of ADHD. Or three, the child once again does not have ADHD, but has problems because he is simply not developmentally ready for the material. There is no direct link between ADHD and poor parenting or an inadequate family life. However, if your child has ADHD, good parenting and support are needed. Bad parents only make things more difficult for both children and parents. Parents often ask, “What did I do wrong?” but in reality the question is often irrelevant. Scientists have learned a lot about ADHD over the past decade. They determined things that don't cause ADHD that people usually immediately blame. They are too televised... middle of paper... Many people turn to counseling. So children with ADHD need to make the change as gradual as possible. They should continue therapy even after living on their own. They should talk to their doctor about continuing their medications. It is very important for a child with ADHD to do this because it will be difficult if they do not continue to seek therapy. ADHD is a disorder that complicates life. It would be easier if no one had to suffer from this horrible disorder, but until they find out, they don't. However, people suffering from this disorder can be successfully treated with a combination of medications and good therapy. A couple of good parents also helps. People with bad parents are worse off in life in general. A child with ADHD needs a lot of support in the process of growing up to succeed in society. Sources Cited Information on ADD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, available at: http://add.about.com Aschenbrenner, Diane S., Drug Therapy in Nursing, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, March 2005Attention Deficit Disorder Association, available at address: http://www.add.org"NIMH-ADHD" Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd/pubblicazione-complete.shtml