| ADHD is caused by changes in brain chemicals | | | | Alcohol. |
| called neurotransmitters. These chemicals help | | | | Brain Injury. |
| send messages between nerve cells in the brain. | | | | Food Additives and Sugar. |
| The neurotransmitter dopamine (pronounced: doe | | | | Genetic factors. |
| -puh-meen), for example, stimulates the brain's | | | | Protein deficiency |
| attention centers. ADHD arises from a | | | | Signs and Symptoms of Attention Deficit |
| combination of various genes, many of which | | | | Hyperactivity Disorder |
| affect dopamine transporters. Dopamine | | | | Common Sign and Symptoms of Attention Deficit |
| transporter levels that indicate ADHD, but the | | | | Hyperactivity Disorder |
| brain's ability to produce dopamine itself .The | | | | Inattention. |
| estimated contribution of non genetic factors to | | | | Hyperactivity. |
| the contribution of all cases of ADHD is 20 | | | | Impulsivity. |
| percent. The few environmental factors implicated | | | | Distractibility. |
| fall in the realm of biohazards and include alcohol, | | | | Forgetfulness in daily activities. |
| tobacco smoke, and lead poisoning. Complications | | | | Fidgeting or squirming. |
| during pregnancy and birth-including premature | | | | Difficulty remaining seated. |
| birth -might also play a role. It has been observed | | | | Excessive running or climbing. |
| that women who smoke while pregnant are more | | | | Difficulty playing quietly. |
| likely to have children with ADHD. This could be | | | | Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity |
| related to the fact than nicotine is known to | | | | Disorder |
| cause hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in utero , but it | | | | Common Treatment of Attention Deficit |
| could also be that ADHD women have more | | | | Hyperactivity Disorder |
| probabilities to smoke both in general and during | | | | ADHD is treated most effectively, and cost |
| pregnancy, being more likely to have children with | | | | efficiently, with medication ( dexedrine |
| ADHD due to genetic factors. Children who live in | | | | ,dextrostat,metadate ER and Ritalin ). |
| old buildings in which lead still exists in the plumbing | | | | Psychotherapy is another option for ADHD. |
| or in lead paint that has been painted over may | | | | Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs during |
| be at risk. Attention disorders are caused by | | | | pregancy may help prevent a higher risk of |
| refined sugar or food additives, or that | | | | developing ADHD or similar behaviour in offspring |
| symptoms of ADHD are exacerbated by sugar | | | | Stimulants are the best-known treatments - |
| or food additives. | | | | they've been used for more than 50 years in the |
| Causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | | | | treatment of ADHD. |
| Common Causes and Risk factors of Attention | | | | Use a chart to list goals and track positive |
| Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : | | | | behaviors, then reward your child's efforts. Be |
| Smoking. | | | | sure the goals are realistic. |