Attention Deficit Disorder or in short ADD, is a condition wherein a person cannot concentrate on a thing that he is doing and a person who is very energetic when compared to other people. They are sometimes called an extra ordinary person because they possess a different kind of behavior that is quite distinguishable. They are also very impulsive because they react to things drastically and often times restless. The ADD is oftentimes diagnosed with children showing symptoms of this kind of disorder. A child who shows symptoms of ADD usually leads to Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or AD/HD. A child who is very impulsive and hyperactive have also the tendency to get bored easily and because of this they tend to distract other people also through making a lot of noise, moving unnecessarily and disturbing other kids. It is said that it is not their own choice to distract other people but it is the result of the disorder.
Attention Deficit Disorder really exists based on the findings of the scientist and it is very noticeable when a person especially the children act differently. There are three possible cause of ADD based on the findings of h2g2's Researchers (2000): .
One is that Attention Deficit Disorder is caused by a head injury that causes minor brain damage due to either a complication or infection during birth. Another theory states that food additives, such as food coloring and refined sugar, cause the disorder. Currently, scientists believe that Attention Deficit Disorder is a biological disorder caused by anomalies in the brain. They also believe that Attention Deficit Disorder runs in the family, making genetics a possible factor.
Damage to the brain can make the person change in an instant and there may be some complications if not detected and cured earlier. The sugar helps a person be active as they say when you are sleepy; you need a "sugar rush". That is why you will notice that if you take a chocolate, you will be active again, and it will give you an extra strength.
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