1. Disorder/Attentio
n Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
By: Anthony Henry,
Joshua Strong, and
Galina Spencer

2. Definition
• ADD/ADHD are problems related to brain
development.
• They cause hyperactivity (always moving
around), impulsive behavior (doing things
without any control), and attention
problems.

3. Symptoms
Children with trouble paying attention may:
• Be distracted
• Have difficulty focusing
• Get bored easily
• Struggle with simple directions
• Not listen
• Not process information

4. Symptoms (cont.)
Children with hyperactivity may:
• Fidget
• Talk nonstop
• Run around
• Have trouble staying still
• Be constantly in motion
• Have trouble with quiet tasks

5. Symptoms (cont.)
Children with impulsive behavior may:
• Be impatient
• Blurt out inappropriate comments
• Interrupt conversations or activities

6. Types of people
that are affected
• Children (school aged) = 3% - 7%
• In 2006, 4.5 million 5 – 17 year old
children were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD
• Boys are 9.5% more likely to get ADHD
than girls
• Most likely 3% of all children will be
diagnosed with ADHD per year

7. Treatments/Cures
• Medications
• Structure
• Coaching
• Behavioral therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Counseling

8. Pop Quiz
• What is the meaning of hyperactivity?
Answer: Always moving around
• Do girls or boys have a higher chance of being
diagnosed?
Answer: Boys
• What percentage of children will most likely be
diagnosed with ADD/ADHD per year?
Answer: 3%