Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD is a term used to describe people who are diagnosed with impulsivity, hyperactivity, or inattention by the DSM IV. This is not a disease, it is strictly psychological and subjective. Many professionals have done studies and seen that ADD can be caused by brain defects, but most recent studies have uncovered perfectly healthy people who have the same symptoms of ADD. The signs of inattention are: not giving close attention to detail, makes mistakes on homework, seems to not listen, unorganized, not following instructions or finishing work, losing things, easily distracted, and forgetting daily activities. Attention Deficit Disorder can be treated by prescribed pills.
For the past few years, people have been throwing this term around in reference to my brother. It is good that someone has translated all of the medical terms into plain English. Thank you.
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