Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

It is not known what causes ADHD. It may be caused by a problem in how the brain works. ADHD may run in families. Studies have been done and it is a disorder of the central nervous system that can be inherited.

People who have ADHD find it hard to sit still and pay attention. Often they blurt out answers and are easily distracted. They fail to finish tasks and they often interrupt others. They may have trouble following directions and may not be able to stay with an activity for  very long. To find out if your child has ADHD, you have to fill out forms called rating scale forms and that will help your doctor see how often the ADHD behaviors happen.