What exactly is the difference, and what are the signs or symptoms of each one? I'm wondering if my 8 year olds inability to concentrate or organize himself might be because he has one of these.
2007-03-28
07:01:31
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He's always been like this, it just seems that it's starting to become a bigger problem in his life. See, i'm not worried about how this is gonna effect me, i'm worried about how it's going to effect his future and his ability to function day to day. He's extremely forgetful, talks constantly, can not complete any task without being told over and over, and in the end I sit by him and make sure he completes whatever his task is. When he was 4 we went through 4 babysitters and 1 daycare in 1 month. I'm not joking. One of the sitters even brought him to my work because she couldn't handle him.
However, when it comes to his school work (when he gets it completed and turned in) he gets all A's. Ofcoarse his teacher and I spend extra time just making sure he's doing his work and not staring at the cieling or whatever.
And video games, the kid's a wiz, he'll spend the entire day playing video games if I let him.
Thank You for your comments.
2007-03-29
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I think ADHD has to do with hyperactivity and ADD is just not paying attention.
2007-03-28 07:04:41
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answered by qtpie16707 3
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The names of these two disorders tell you what you need to know. ADD is Attention-Deficit Disorder and ADHD is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD is an inability to focus on one thing or activity. It's not that a child is unable to pay attention. The problem is that the child pays attention to too many things, including distractors. With ADHD there's the hyperactivity component. There's also HD which is the hyperactivity by itself.
With both there wil be short attention span and poor concentration, often hyperactivity. It affects boys more often than girls. Usually (but not always) above normal intelligence. Impairment in perception, conceptualization, language, memory and motor skills. Increased impulsivity (poor impulse control) and emotional lability (emotional instability with sudden mood swings).
Make an appointment with a child psychologist for a screening. There's no test for this, per se. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire, your and your child will be interviewed and your child's behavior will be observed. Bear in mind the behavior you are seeing can be caused by other conditions - physical, environmental and emotional. It can also be the child's temperament or an age-related phase. So don't necessarily focus on attention deficits.
2007-03-28 14:15:58
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answered by TweetyBird 7
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Everyone has already answered the first part of your question but I would like to add something else. Remember that he is an 8 year old boy, and hyperactivity is normal. Unless you are getting constant reports from your child's school and are having considerable discipline issues I wouldn't be quick to label it ADD/ADHD. Too many children are being treated for it and most don't even have it. Give him some time and see if it regulates itself. If it becomes a huge issue, then seek a diagnosis. Medication should be the last resort.
2007-03-28 15:21:12
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answered by kate 1
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They don' t really use ADD anymore just ADHD. The "H" stands for hyperactivity. I would talk to your kid's teacher to see if they have noticed the same symptoms. If so I would first try some different methods of helping your 8 year old. Many times a kid just takes in info differently and needs something different to work with. If nothing helps , talk to your doctor. They would be able to correctly diagnose your child. Be wary of the meds though. It may take time to adjust and you might need to go through different kinds to see what works for your child. Good Luck!
2007-03-28 14:15:16
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answered by Janet 1
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ADD pertains to a child who has an attention problem. ADHD pertains to a child with an attention problem who is also hyperactive. My prayers go out to the children and the families of the children who have to deal with these afflictions.
I have a child with ADD. She has always had trouble concentrating/focusing on things, especially school work. If she is working on something, and her attention is called away from it, she has more than the normal trouble getting back to it; for her, it's almost impossible. A daily combination of Concerta (morning) and Ritalin (afternoon) have helped, but it's different for every child. And, after a while, many children get tired of their affliction and rebel. My daughter did. She started on medication at age 7 1/2, and gave it up at age 18 - before she finished school - and she has struggled.
There are people in the public eye who could be of great help to children who suffer from these afflictions and their families, but most refuse their support. In particular, blowhards like radio host Sean Hannity and idiots like actress Kelly Preston attack us instead of looking to try and help/support us. Their ignorance just makes things tougher on all of us.
2007-03-28 14:25:45
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answered by Chuck Z 1
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ADHD= hyperactive and not paying attention, not listening, inattentive, argumentative, argues with adults, other children may think of him/her as "the annoying kid", doesn't get along with others, loses intrest in work, seems as if "run by a motor" .
ADD=not listening, inattentive, homework never gets done, chores he/she is asked to do are failed to be completed, often forgets things, bounds of energy, frequently has outbursts of anger.
hope this helps!!
2007-03-28 14:10:42
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answered by Anonymous
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ADD is attention deficite disorder...ADHD is attention deficite hyperactive disorder..my daughter might have ADHD..she cant seem to sit still and she has a short attention span.
2007-03-28 14:14:36
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answered by Anonymous
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