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ADHD
(Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder)
IN TEENS
By: Giovani Ramirez

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3. + What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder?
Inattentive Hyperactivity Impulsive

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Six types & symptoms of ADHD in
Teens
1.) Classic ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Perhaps hyperactive,
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restless and impulsive.
2.) Inattentive ADD - Inattentive, and disorganized.
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3.) Over-focused ADD - Trouble shifting attention, frequently stuck in loops of
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negative thoughts, obsessive, excessive worry, inflexible, oppositional and
argumentative.
4.) Temporal Lobe ADD - Inattentive and irritable, aggressive, dark thoughts, mood
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instability, very impulsive. May break rules, fight, be defiant, and very disobedient.
Poor handwriting and trouble learning are common.
5.) Limbic System ADD - Inattentive, chronic low-grade depression, negative, low
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energy, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.
6.) Ring of Fire ADD - Inattentive, extremely distractible, angry, irritable, overly
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sensitive to the environment, hyper verbal, extremely oppositional, possible cyclic
moodiness.

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causes

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ADHD Treatment & Care
Doctors usually follow a
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multimodal approach to
ADHD treatment. This
means that they use several
different treatment methods
for one patient, such as
medication, family and
individual counseling, and
changes at school to
address particular learning
styles.

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How does ADHD effect a teens
life?

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Common Myths about ADHD cont’
ADHD doesn’t really exists
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Fact: Scientific research tells us ADHD is a biological-base
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disorder that includes distractibility, impulsiveness and
sometimes hyperactivity
ADHD is just an excuse for irresponsible, unmotivated lazy
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people
Fact: ADHD is caused by neurological impairments not
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character flaws. For some people with ADHD, the effort
required to get through the day can be exhausting. For a
person with ADHD, completing a task actually requires more
motivation than what most people think

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Common Myths about ADHD cont’
All people with ADHD are hyperactive
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Fact: not all people with ADHD are hyperactive and constantly in
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motion. Many are considered to have undifferentiated ADD
(Attention Deficit Disorder without hyperactivity.
It is caused by consuming too much white sugar
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Fact: Studies have shown that very few children with ADHD are
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helped by special diets. Sugar food additives are have been ruled
out as causes for ADHD
Poor parenting is responsible for ADHD behavior
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Fact: ADHD is a physical disorder caused by differences in
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children

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Famous People with ADHD
Albert Einstein
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Beethoven
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John F. Kennedy
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Jim Carey
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Bill Gates
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JimCarey
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For a extensive list go to
:http://www.unboundpotentials.com/id111.html

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Conclusion
ADHD is a medical condition that can impair people who have
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and are not receiving services to help them manage the
symptoms
Most biases and stereotypes are the born out of ignorance and
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misinformation. Don’t let a “ADHD” label define how you talk
and approach a person with it.
Remember, with knowledge comes power.
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Educate yourself!
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Resources
Websites
www.ADHD.com
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www.ldpride.net
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