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ADHD/ADD is a biological condition that typically impacts children at a young age and can persist into adulthood.
Children with the disorder typically:
For adults, ADHD/ADD typically impacts the ability to plan and organize tasks, stay focused on work, and maintain healthy relationships. Those with ADHD/ADD may also struggle to learn from past mistakes or predict how their choices will affect the future.
Call your doctor if you or your child have ADHD/ADD symptoms that:
While there are many theories, scientists don’t know exactly what causes ADHD. They do know that ADHD runs in families — many people with ADHD have a parent or other relative with the disorder.
There’s no blood test or brain scan to find out if you have ADHD. Doctors diagnose ADHD by gathering different kinds of information and comparing it to an accepted medical definition. The tools they use are:
ADHD/ADD treatment focuses on reducing symptoms, while giving people with ADHD and their families new behaviors and skills to help manage ADHD and live well with the condition. Treatment strategies typically include:
Because what causes ADHD is unknown, there is no prevention steps you can take. However, early diagnosis and treatment can help with successfully managing the disorder.
Check out Intermountain resources to help you work with the school and talk with your child at home.
Other helpful online resources include:
ADHD/ADD symptoms reflect patterns of behavior (especially in children) that are divided into three types:
Symptoms of ADHD in adults typically involve: