The Causes and Effects of ADHD
Aiden Hackenberg
Mrs. Trant Final
May 23,2017
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a genetically transmitted disorder with many different side effects. ADHD is diagnosed by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
The most common theory for the cause of ADHD is carried to children and adults through affected family members. Three to five percent of children are affected with ADHD. There is no known cause for ADHD so scientist suggest in affected children, there is a smaller frontal lobe, temporal grey matter, caudate nucleus and cerebellum. These portions of the brain control concentration and the body’s activity. In a child that has ADHD, there is a chemical imbalance in certain neurotransmitters, the chemical that controls the brain. A study conducted at The National Institute of Health show that glucose, the brain's main energy source is lower in subjects of ADHD …show more content…
Inattentiveness is when a child has a short attention span. For example; they seem to make careless mistakes or doesn't pay attention to a certain subject. Hyperactivity is when a child seems to be “always on the go” or “motor driven”. Children who are hyperactive show signs of fidgeting with their hands or feet, runs about, climbs on things, or talks excessively. Impulsivity is when a child is “impulsive” or acts without thinking. Most of the time, they seem to interrupt others or have trouble waiting their turn. Although some children show only one characteristic of ADHD, it can still qualify them as ADHD after proper diagnosis. ADHD has three subtypes, Predominantly Type, Combined Type, hyperactive, inattentive, impulsive type. Predominantly and Combined Types show multiple symptoms. While, Inattentive, Impulsive, and hyperactive types show only one
Aiden Hackenberg
Mrs. Trant Final
May 23,2017
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a genetically transmitted disorder with many different side effects. ADHD is diagnosed by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
The most common theory for the cause of ADHD is carried to children and adults through affected family members. Three to five percent of children are affected with ADHD. There is no known cause for ADHD so scientist suggest in affected children, there is a smaller frontal lobe, temporal grey matter, caudate nucleus and cerebellum. These portions of the brain control concentration and the body’s activity. In a child that has ADHD, there is a chemical imbalance in certain neurotransmitters, the chemical that controls the brain. A study conducted at The National Institute of Health show that glucose, the brain's main energy source is lower in subjects of ADHD …show more content…
Inattentiveness is when a child has a short attention span. For example; they seem to make careless mistakes or doesn't pay attention to a certain subject. Hyperactivity is when a child seems to be “always on the go” or “motor driven”. Children who are hyperactive show signs of fidgeting with their hands or feet, runs about, climbs on things, or talks excessively. Impulsivity is when a child is “impulsive” or acts without thinking. Most of the time, they seem to interrupt others or have trouble waiting their turn. Although some children show only one characteristic of ADHD, it can still qualify them as ADHD after proper diagnosis. ADHD has three subtypes, Predominantly Type, Combined Type, hyperactive, inattentive, impulsive type. Predominantly and Combined Types show multiple symptoms. While, Inattentive, Impulsive, and hyperactive types show only one