Cognition and culture focusing on the culture of cognitive processes

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ADD was first identified and studied in the early 1900 's , yet it was not termed as ADD then . After World War I , researchers observed that children who contracted encephalitis showed an unusually high incidence of hyperactivity , impulsivity , and conduct diss . In the same vein some soldiers experienced brain injuries and were seen to have some behavioral problems . It became apparent that brain damage could cause hyperactivity . Some forms of brain insult have been seen to be causes of hyperactivity such as exposure to lead and environmental toxins

, as well as exposure to drugs and alcohol when in the fetus (National Association of School Psychologists

There are a lot of questions as to the causes of ADD and there are some guidelines on how to determine the symptoms . First off , it is essential , as many experts in the field says , that the behavior must appear early in life . Many say that it could occur before a child reaches 7 years of age and can continue for at least 6 months . The behavior must result in a real problem in at least two areas of the person 's life . There needs to be some checking and counter-checking in other areas of a child 's life before he or she would be labeled an ADHD ADHD expert Russell Barkley , Ph .D . went on a speaking tour to discuss the symptoms of ADHD in adults and the serious consequences of these symptoms on the life of an adult living with this dis . This condition is believed to affect an estimated 8 .1 percent of adults , or 9 .2 million adults across the U .S . according to a retrospective survey of adults aged 18 to 44 , projected to the full U .S . adult population . He wants to raise awareness about the importance of identifying , diagnosing and treating adult ADHD . This condition in children can interfere with school work and making friends . And then , these difficulties which begin in childhood can continue into adulthood . ADHD in adults may have potentially serious consequences (New Information Published about adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dis

Treatment of ADHD patients involves not only the pharmacological (medications ) area but also the psychosocial . It is important that the support groups of patients with ADHD be involved in the treatment Attention Deficit Dis (AD /HD ) is mostly an organic problem which can be present in some families . It is also seen as the inability to sustain focused attention (distractibility or inattention . In to diagnose ADHD , the health professionals tell parents and teachers to observe children and rate their behavior using specific questionnaires or checklists . These checklists rate the following behaviors which are present in most people with ADHD . Some of these are

Distractibility

Inattention

Free flight of ideas (free associations to any other idea

Impulsivity - Moodiness

Insatiability

Bursts of hot temper

Hyperactivity (Source : What is Attention Deficit Dis and How is it Diagnosed

Psychologists commonly provide parent /caregiver education about the nature of the dis and training in...