what are the problems with kids and adults with ADHD? and is it genetic?

Question

i would like to know more about ADHD and if it can be passed onto your kids when you have them

Answer 1

Not genetic. Problems can be many my son is 7 and suffers from ADHD. He has problems sitting still,paying attention, following direstions even simple ones, speech problems, problems with fine motor skills. Some become violent also thank god my son doesn't.

Answer 2

Sometimes they use the term "ADHD" when they are referring to someone who just has difficulty concentrating. Anyone with ADHD is likely to fidget. And it's definite that they'll be easily distracted. One of my friends described it like this: "kids with ADD don't have trouble concentrating, they just concentrate on everything around them." There's probably a possibility of it being genetic, but there's no proof, yet. Some people can even grow out of it.

Medication is the biggest problem. There are different medications to treat ADHD. Some of them work, some of them don't, and some of them are a little overcontrolling.

Answer 3

I don't there has been a proven genetic link. However if a parent has it the more likely hood some of that parents may be more inclined to have it as opposed two parents with out ADHD

Answer 4

Inattention - Signs and symptoms of inattention may include:

*Often fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities
*Often has trouble sustaining attention during tasks or play
*Seems not to listen even when spoken to directly
*Has difficulty following through on instructions and often fails to finish schoolwork, chores or other tasks
*Often has problems organizing tasks or activities
*Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork or homework
*Frequently loses needed items, such as books, pencils, toys or tools
*Can be easily distracted
*Forgetful often

Hyperactivity-impulsiveness - Signs and symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsive behavior may include:

*Fidgets or squirms frequently
often leaves his or her seat in the classroom or in other situations when remaining seated is expected
*Often runs or climbs excessively when it's not appropriate or, if an adolescent, might constantly feel restless
*Frequently has difficulty playing quietly
*Always seems on the go
*Talks excessively
*Blurts out the answers before questions have been completely asked
*Frequently has difficulty waiting for his or her turn
*Often interrupts or intrudes on others' conversations or games

It is generally beleived that ADHD is genetic.

My stepdaughter has ADHD and so does her mother.

Answer 5

Not genetic? My son has it, his father, his father's brother and his father's mother. I did some reading up on this subject and found that it most definitely does run in families.