ADHD/ADD
ADHD is attention deficit disorder accompanied by impassivity and over activity. Medical scientists think ADHD is caused by a chemical problem in the brain. The front part of the brain helps you pay attention, concentrate, organize things, and put breaks on impulsive or unacceptable behavior. People's brains with ADHD may not be able to use the brain's main signal senders, neurotransmitters, the way it is suppose to. The front part of the brain has very little to do with intelligence, so it is possible to be very smart and still have ADHD.
When I first heard about ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), I thought, "C'mon. This psycho-babble has gone too far." I saw psychologists, researchers, lawyers, teachers, parents, all talking seriously about this claimed disorder. But what I didn't think about was where this information was coming from. Many talk shows have featured ADHD, where self-righteous citizens cheer, boo, and hiss like a jury at some......
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