There are two types of Attention Disorders. The first type of disorder is Attention Deficit Disorder and the second type is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD is a neurobiological disorder. Researchers believed that chemicals in the brain that may be not working properly cause the symptoms of ADD. The two most common characteristics in teenagers with ADD are inattentive and implusive at times. Although all children may be inattentive or implusive at times, those with add have them more frequently. In addition, to there impulsivity and inattention are more likely to have problems at home and school. Another characterics with this disorder is that the children will become underachievers in school. (Quinn, P. 1997)

The second type of ADHD is also a Nero chemical disorder that is genetically transmitted. Poor parenting, lack of motivation, character weakness, stupidity, or even psychological problem, does not cause this disorder. This disorder generally affects three areas of people behaviors. Those th

Researchers now indicate that the frontal lobes of those with ADD do not work as efficiently as they should. This is probably a critical factor in the ADD syndrome because the frontal lobes are normally responsible for regulating behavior by acting as the gatekeeper for the rest of the brain. The frontal lobes also serve as the master planning station, integrating information from the outside world and from other parts of the brain in such a way that situations can be accurately assessed and goals or appropriate courses of action can be reasonably determined.

The presence of these behaviors may be identified and confirmed based upon information from: DSM IV diagnostic criteria, the childhood history from the parents, Description of school performance, Official school records, standardized academic achievement tests such as the IWOA Test of Basic Skills; Individualized Education Plans (IEP); school of psychological evaluations. Helpful indicators include formal tests, such as: Behavior rating scales, Academic and intellectual testing to help identify academics strengths and learning problems. A thorough physical examination should be conducted to rule out other disorders. Coexisting problems such as learning problems sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, defiance, and aggression are common and must be identified and treated. (McEwan E. 1997)

Support groups can be extremely useful in allowing the adolescent to see that he or she is not alone in having this disorder and can provide a forum for sharing effective management about ADD. (Goldstein, S. 1990)

Ritalin and Dexedrine come in short-and long-acting forms. The long-acting forms are Ritalin-SR and Dexedrine spansules (spansules are sustained-release capsules). Studies have shown that Ritalin-SR takes longer to have an effect and puts half as much medicine into the system as regular Ritalin. (Pelham, W. 1987)

The best indicators of ADD are diagnostic criteria contained in the DSM IV. Some of the primary behaviors that parents may see include inattention and impulsivity, and those who have ADHD, hyperactivity in childhood.

Stimulants such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, and Cylert allow ADD-ers inhibit their behaviors, allow them to put on the brakes, to slow down, to pay attention, and to increase focus. The stimulants accomplish this by "waking up" the frontal lobes of the brain.

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