Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Has Been Around A Long Time.
Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD was first noted as early as the mid 19th century, but of course it wasn’t given this name until decades later. It was always thought that poor parenting skills were to blame for the unruly unmanageable child, and the saying “spare the rod spoil the child†was used quite frequently in regard to this type of child. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADD is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in children with symptoms that can carry on into adulthood; between 3-5% of all children have ADD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADD is typically characterized by inattention or the inability to focus on one subject for any length of time and high distractibility, whereas ADHD is demonstrated by these symptoms in addition to hyperactivity, the inability to sit still, restlessness, fidgeting, and impulsiveness or reacting rather than acting, blurting out answers even when inappropriate, and making decisions without considering the consequences.
Some problems associated with Attention Deficit Disorder include poor performance in school, inconsistency in work, difficulties with organization and time management, relationships and emotional immaturity, and social difficulties, which impact virtually every aspect of a person’s life.
