| Attention deficit disorder (ADD), also called attention | | | | They often feel difficulty adjusting to the structured |
| deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a condition that | | | | environment of a classroom and focusing on their |
| exhibits symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and | | | | assigned schoolwork. |
| impulsivity. It becomes apparent in some children in | | | | Today, most schools offer a proper learning |
| preschool and early school years. A child with ADD | | | | environment to accommodate the special needs of |
| faces a difficult but not insurmountable task ahead. | | | | students with ADD. They make special seating |
| Statistics show that as many as five out of every 100 | | | | arrangements near the teacher's desk. Students with |
| children in school have ADHD. Boys are three times | | | | ADD cannot easily adjust to changes, so teachers |
| more likely than girls to have this disorder. | | | | exclude them from tasks that demand concentration |
| Inattentive children display difficulty concentrating on | | | | of the mind. A stimuli-reduced study area is also very |
| tasks requiring sustained attention. Children who show | | | | helpful. By allowing all students access to this area, a |
| hyperactive symptoms always seem to be in motion. | | | | student with ADD will not feel different or as if he |
| They dash around, squirm in their seats, roam around | | | | stands out. |
| the room, or talk incessantly. Children who have | | | | Symptoms of ADD are also seen in many "normal" |
| impulsive behavior seem unable to curb their immediate | | | | children, but at a low level; hence, it is important that the |
| reactions or think before they act. | | | | child receive a thorough examination by a professional |
| School can be hard for children with attention deficit | | | | psychologist or physician. Medications combined with |
| disorder. A student's achievement in school depends | | | | behavioral and cognitive therapies are normally used to |
| on his attention and controlled behavior. But these are | | | | cure ADD symptoms. |
| the areas where children with ADD have problems. | | | | |