Introduction There are at least two million children and adolescents with attention deficit disorders in the United States. This large number of people which are affected by this disorder makes it something which we as a society must take seriously. In the following essay I will explore many facets of this disorder. These include: An overview of ADD/ADHD, the history of understanding this disorder, common symptoms, theories about why it occurs, how to diagnose …showed first 75 words of 5269 total…

…showed last 75 words of 5269 total…depth study of this subject I have learned much about ADHD and how it effects those afflicted with it. This has led me to better understand the difficulties facing those that are challenged by this disorder. I also realized that this disorder could be coped with by using medication, and other treatments. ADHD is a serious problem in our society, but by educating people, we can better diagnose, and help people living with this disability.