2006-12-11 08:37:44 · 4 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
I am answering this question as the parent of an ADD adult and also a retired special education teacher. There are several factors to consider when answering your question. Look at genetics. Has anyone in your family had this problem as a child and/or had mood or social/relationship/work problems. This is an indicator of a higher risk factor of later problems. Also self-esteem is a factor. There must be an area or hobby in which the child receives positive feedback or self affirmation. Is the child doing well socially? This will have an impact. Are there organizational problems. These can tend to persist. The good news is that most children do outgrow this problems. Stay in close touch with the teachers and be on the lookout for problems that require counseling. Reaching out for help can be key.
2006-12-11 13:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by StarGalactica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi There,
I guess I'm one of those adults, I started talking meds in college. I have having trouble with concentration. I so glad I was diagnosed then I would have never made it to where I am today.
I have two degree's I'm a DD major,Psy/Lang (Italian) I also have my Master's in Psy.
I think I'm a pretty psychotically healthy person, I think the only problem I find is that I tend to be anal as well as a workaholic. I always feel that I have to be one step ahead of everyone else because of it. So, I guess this could be a problem, not for me for other people.
Other then that I'm a pretty happy, well adjusted person. Don't get me wrong I'm not perfect, I work harded then others at those imperfection, know what I mean?
Life can be so good when you know what the problem is and it can be controled. Life is good!!
BTW- I have rasied 3 wonderful kids whom all have gone to college and have great careers. My oldest has ADD, but he has a great job in his field and doing well.
2006-12-11 15:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by SpecialLdy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are theories that state once you are on the medicine, you have to be on it.
There are some who believe that medicine is a tool to show a person how to be more organized, etc. The medicine is not a magic pill that automatically helps people be better. Often, there are habits that build up that have to be changed. There is more to psycholgical health than just whether the medicine clears up one issue - attention.
2006-12-11 13:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by coridroz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Once you start the meds you have to stay on them.
2006-12-11 11:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋