The syndrome of hyperactivity and attention deficit

The syndrome of hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder is a feature that affects a person's behavior, making him distracted, impulsive, restless, active, uncontrollable. It is believed that 3-5% of children and adolescents are susceptible to this disease. However, it is diagnosed in adults.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Symptoms

Define hyperdynamic syndrome with attention deficit can be, if you observe the person. All the symptoms are pretty bright, and the diagnosis will not be too complicated.

The main signs of the syndrome of motor hyperactivity:

• inability to sit idle, a constant desire to take up arms;
• complexity in preserving attention for a long time;
• dislike of waiting, queues, long monologues of other people;
• gossip, inability to listen to other people;
• need for aimless movements: wiggle, fidgeting on the chair, etc .;
• chaotic actions, switching from one to another and back;
• inability to bring the matter to an end;
• constant aspiration to keep something and twist at hands;
• inability to watch a slowly unfolding film for a long time, read a study book, sunbathe on the beach;
• impulsiveness in decision-making.

As a rule, all these traits greatly interfere with a person in the educational or work process, make him experience difficulties in communication and self-discipline.

Attention Deficit Syndrome: Causes

At present, the specialists have not yet named the exact reason why such a state arises. The most common theories about this issue are the following:

• deterioration of the ecological situation;
• atypical course of labor: premature, fleeting, protracted, narcosis poisoning, etc .;
• birth complications;
• infection of the mother during pregnancy;
• Rhesus incompatibility;
• action of drugs, drugs, alcohol and smoking during mother's pregnancy;
• high temperature in infants and taking strong medications;
• chronic diseases of the mother;
• the presence of diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, diabetes, heart failure.

There is an opinion that an important role in this case is played by the genetic factor, but there is no official proof of any of the versions.

How to treat attention deficit disorder?

In this case, you can not do without a good specialist. It does not matter whether you see signs of a syndrome in yourself or your child - in any case, you should contact a therapist for professional help.

During the examination, the doctor will analyze the mental, emotional, physical and social status, evaluate real behavior. After this, treatment will be prescribed: as a rule, this is a combination of psychotherapeutic techniques (group and individual therapy), as well as medical treatment. Of course, to take or give any pills to the child on their own, without the supervision of a doctor, strictly prohibited.

That the syndrome of attention deficit disorder did not cause inconvenience, it is necessary to change life a little - to fill it with really interesting things, favorite work or study, all those things that interest you. In this case, maintaining the desired degree of concentration will be much easier, and gradually this positive habit will take root and be transferred to other areas of activity.

As a rule, with age, the symptoms of this condition become less and less noticeable. In addition, in adulthood a person can always choose active, mobile work that will enthrall him, which will also be a good therapy aimed at the victory of attention deficit disorder.